renewable energy

June 24, 2017

CND calls for a halt to construction of new nuclear power stations

The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament is calling for a halt to the construction of new nuclear power stations in light of a damning report from the National Audit Office.
June 16, 2017

First anti-nuclear power conference for 30 years

The first major anti-nuclear power conference in Britain for 30 years will take place in London tomorrow.
April 25, 2017

Quakers call on Scottish government to ban fracking

Quakers in Britain are urging the Scottish Government to ban fracking and unconventional gas and oil extraction. In a response to the government's public consultation, Quakers are calling for bold steps to tackle climate change by supporting renewable, efficient energy instead.
February 14, 2017

Quakers call for ban on fracking

Quakers are calling for a ban on new and intensive forms of fossil fuel extraction, including fracking for shale gas and oil, and underground coal gasification.
January 4, 2016

Floods, government inadequacy and the just's umbrella

It seemed a perfect illustration of the government's inadequacy in the face of the northern floods.
December 8, 2015

UN chief welcomes climate summit $5 billion Africa plan

The UN and its partners have launched a $5 billion initiative to expand renewable energy capacity in Africa as the Secretary-General told the UN climate change conference (COP21) in Paris that saving energy is a triple-win in the battle against global warming.
December 1, 2015

TUC calls on Cameron to keep promise on low-carbon investment

As David Cameron met global leaders for climate talks in Paris, the TUC called on him to protect vital funding for low-carbon projects in the UK.
November 28, 2015

Church leaders urge Governments to act on climate change

Senior leaders of four major UK Churches have welcomed the Government's commitment to limiting climate change, and have called for more to be done to keep global warming below 2°C.
November 26, 2015

Jews, Muslims and Christians unite in call for climate action

Jewish, Muslim and Christian organisations will march together calling for action to address climate change on 29 November, united by a shared concern for protection of the earth and all who live on it.
October 5, 2015

Christian Aid hails big shift in Indian energy mix

Christian Aid has welcomed the "bold decision" by India to include 40 per cent renewables in its electricity mix by 2030.