Full Coverage: Energy

18.11.2009 The proposed Energy Bill that would allow the British Government to raise money to fund carbon capture and storage demonstration projects "does nothing to prevent new large coal plants being built with only a small fraction of their emissions being captured," a leading environmental group warned today.

16.11.2009 See how US polluter lobbyists turned the House's Waxman-Markey clean energy bill into a toothless law.

16.11.2009 The European Commission is turning a blind eye to corruption, lack of transparency and poor human rights in a bid to secure gas supplies in the repressive police state of Turkmenistan, according to a new report.

14.11.2009 Energy limits, even among alternative energy systems, will make it impossible for the industrial system to continue operating at its present scale for more than a few decades, according to a new study.

13.11.2009 A leading academic institute has urged European governments to review global oil supplies for themselves because of the "politicisation" of the International Energy Agency's figures.

10.11.2009 The UK and Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities have expressed "dismay" at the Government’s plans to develop as many as 15 new nuclear power stations, describing it as a "missed opportunity" to develop more sustainable renewable energy alternatives.

10.11.2009 Ed Miliband's energy statement to parliament shattered Britain's credibility in the Copenhagen climate change talks, says the World Development Movement.
+ It’s coal, not nuclear, that is the important issue today

10.11.2009 A catastrophe is unfolding in the Niger Delta. Entire communities are devastated. The land they have lived on for generations is poisoned. Behind this catastrophe is a UK company – Shell. But they’re hiding behind a smokescreen of denials and excuses. It’s time this stopped – it’s time Shell was called to account.

19.10.2009 Climate Camp protesters at Ratcliffe have a clear message. No more coal. Does this attribute of simplicity compromise the bigger picture of developing countries which lack electricity?

12.10.2009 Defying its image of big oil, Texas is fast attracting businesses at the cutting edge of wind technology. If Texas goes low carbon, there is no excuse for any of us.

05.10.2009 The International Monetary Fund should withdraw its plan for a multi-million-dollar loan to Angola unless there are "stringent conditions" that require the opening up of the country's oil industry to public scrutiny, an anti-corruption watchdog said ahead of the IMF's annual meeting in Turkey.

02.09.2009 The UN has told Peru’s government it should not allow oil and gas drilling on indigenous peoples’ land without their "informed consent".

01.09.2009 Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband welcomes 10:10, a new campaign to cut carbon emissions by 10 per cent in 2010 - of which our sister site, OneClimate, is proud to be a member, alongside Spurs football club, the Coop, the Science Museum, 10 hospitals, 10 schools, 10 universities, 10 local councils, Antony Gormley, Ken Livingstone, ActionAid, Shami Chakrabati, the Bishop of London, Honeybuns Bakery, many more celebs and 60 other organisations.
+ Launch of 10:10 campaign
+ Spurs take on the challenge
+ Carbon cutting campaign launches
+ Guardian launches campaign

23.08.2009 A new Christian Aid report keeps the biofuel debate on the boil with the suggestion that jatropha should be grown as an energy source for the poor.

23.08.2009 Indian environmentalists borrow the photo-opportunity tactics of western campaign groups in a drive for renewable energy legislation. InfoChange

17.08.2009 This story encapsulates the energy-technology-climate debate across the developing world. The Indian government has great plans for renewable energy but is confused about paying for it. Guardian

02.08.2009 Encouraging news of plans for the biggest windfarm in Africa which could provide a quarter of Kenya's installed capacity - and perhaps inspire other countries. Guardian

19.07.2009 An unusual Twitter campaign to persuade the Nigerian government to remedy the lack of electricity. Global Dashboard

29.06.2009 This discussion illustrates the difficulties faced by African governments in raising funds for desperately needed power generation. Zambian Economist

25.06.2009 Joe Berlinger describes making Crude as “heartbreaking and inspiring”. That will surely also be the verdict of most viewers.