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Climate Coal Governments United Kingdom
Europe coal generation collapsed by 19% in first six months of 2019
Coal generation in Europe has collapsed 19% so far in 2019, which may mark the beginning of the end for coal power in Europe.
Climate Renewables United Kingdom
Britain emissions fall to record low as renewables deliver half of supply
On June 30, British carbon emissions fell to just 97 grams per kWh, as renewables provided more than half of supply for first time.
Climate Nuclear United Kingdom
PM Boris Johnson likely means choas for climate policy, but it may not all be bad news
Boris Johnson appoints a pro-fracking environment secretary, and his track record suggesting future climate policy could be as unpredictable as the man himself.
National Grid's Future Energy Scenarios report outlines five “Pathways to 2050”, including zero carbon and 2°C options.
Climate Governments United Kingdom
UK unveils 2050 net zero carbon target, in a first for a major economy
UK becomes first major economy to legislate an end date for its contribution to global warming.
Climate Coal Governments Markets United Kingdom
Britain goes record 10 days without coal power – and counting
Great Britain chalks up 10 consecutive days without coal power generation – an achievement the grid operator predicts will soon become the "new normal."
Governments Solar United Kingdom
After week of no coal, UK breaks another peak solar generation record
Aaccording to the UK's solar power trade group, the peak solar generation record was broken twice over the first two days of this week.
Coal Governments Renewables United Kingdom Wind
Update: Britain goes more than one week with no coal generation – the new “normal”
Update: Adoption of solar by British households and more wind energy helps keep coal out of grid for more than one week, government hails it as new normal.
Electric Vehicles Governments United Kingdom
London opens world’s first 24-hour “ultra low emissions zone”
City of London has unveils Ultra Low Emission Zone, boasting world’s toughest vehicle emissions standards on vehicles entering the area.
Australian Federal Government Governments Renewables Solar United Kingdom Wind
UK’s National Grid operator gets ready for 100% renewables by 2025
UK's national grid operator says it is preparing to deal with 100 per cent renewable electricity generation - by 2025.
