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2017 was the best year on record for renewable energy in the UK

Dec 30, 2017

Data from the UK’s National Grid showed that 2017 was the nation’s most environmentally friendly year on record when it comes to power and electricity generation. Thirteen clean energy records were broken over ...

Green Finance Taskforce to encourage sustainable development and investment in UK

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Sep 18, 2017

Business, Environment, Science

The UK government has assembled a “Green Finance Taskforce,” composed of London-based investors and officials, who will work to encourage investment in sustainable energy and low carbon technology. The group wi...

UK to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles in 2040

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Jul 28, 2017

Environment, Policy, Science

The UK announced plans to ban the sale of all petrol and diesel vehicles starting in 2040, following a similar commitment from France, as part of Britain's broader clean air plan. The government said the move w...

May’s Conservative Party loses seats in UK snap election

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Jun 12, 2017

Policy, Science, World

After calling for a snap election to shore up support, UK prime minister Theresa May was dealt a stunning defeat in the election on Thursday. May’s Conservative Party lost at least 12 seats, leaving them nine s...

In a UK first, renewable and nuclear generated more electricity than gas and coal combined

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Jun 8, 2017

Environment, Innovation, Science

For the first time ever in the UK, solar, wind, and nuclear power generated more electricity than gas and coal combined on Wednesday. At roughly 1 PM that day, renewables including hydropower and biomass provid...

Nissan set to offer batteries for home energy storage in UK

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May 5, 2017

Business, Innovation, Science

Japanese carmaker Nissan will begin manufacturing batteries for home energy storage, putting the company directly in competition rival carmaker Tesla. They will offer new batteries, as well as a more affordable...

UK nuclear industry warns government, withdrawal from Euratom treaty could have “dramatic impact”

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May 2, 2017

Policy, Science

The UK’s nuclear power industry is warning the government that as it moves forward with Brexit, it will need to replace the European Euratom nuclear treaty with new international nuclear deals. If the UK fails ...

Scottish Parliament votes to support new independence referendum ahead of Brexit

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Mar 30, 2017

Policy, Science, World

The Scottish Parliament voted earlier this week to call for a second referendum on independence before the UK completes the process of leaving the EU. First minister Nicola Sturgeon has said such a referendum i...

Legal expert warns exiting Euratom nuclear power agreement as part of Brexit could legally force UK plant shutdowns

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Mar 2, 2017

Environment, Policy, Science

Rupert Cowen, a senior nuclear energy lawyer with Prospect Law, told British MPs Tuesday that an exit from the EU, if it includes leaving the Euratom treaty, could legally force a shutdown of British nuclear po...

Dyson plans major UK expansion in the face of Brexit fears

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Mar 1, 2017

Business, Policy, Science

Amid broad concern surrounding UK’s economic future after Brexit, tech company Dyson is planning a substantial expansion in the UK. The company will build a new, 517 acre campus in Hullavington, Wiltshire, as p...

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