Publicly-owned renewable projects deserve a far greater role in Scotland's economic and energy future, Scottish Greens have argued today.

A new report from the Energy and Climate Change Committee warns that new UK planning rules could lead to a 'dash for gas', stalling low-carbon energy investment.

Environmental groups have given a sceptical response to pledges made by the Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne at the Liberal Democrat conference.

BP was prevented from selling fuel anywhere in central London this morning, when nonviolent Greenpeace activists shut down every petrol station in the area.