Federal cabinet has ruled that Australia will not sign up to any new contributions, taxes or charges at this week’s global summit on climate change, in a significant toughening of its stance as it plans to move within days to Read more
With a new nuclear fission power station given the green light, Professor Steve Cowley examines whether nuclear fusion could soon be a viable alternative http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/nov/10/explaining-nuclear-fusion-cheap-energy
People not always refunded credit on their account after switching provider Companies were making up to £36million a year in interest, MoS revealed Big Six conceded to repay customers and review accounts twice a year Energy Minister Greg Barker said Read more
Relaxing renewable energy targets so that energy bills come down would be the strongest possible riposte to Labour’s gimmickry http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/telegraph-view/10436938/Cut-green-taxes-and-lighten-the-burden.html
New taxes to pay for environmental schemes are being considered as part of a deal to cut household energy bills, it can be disclosed. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/10438528/New-Green-tax-threat-in-energy-bills-deal.html
A CLYDEBANK councillor has defended his decision to refuse plans to build a wind farm in the Kilpatrick Hills despite claims it would have brought opportunities for Clydebank students. http://www.clydebankpost.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/11/10/477973-wind-farm-company-to-keep-fighting-/
ALEX Salmond’s wind turbine obsession is set to add an extra £10billion onto Britain’s power bills, with consumers locked into paying for renewable energy they will never use. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/442140/10BN-ENERGY-BILLS-RIP-OFF-Salmond-wind-farm-obsession-cost-British-families-2-860
ACCORDING to Scotland on Sunday, the public now trust energy companies even less than estate agents and car salesmen (News, 3 November). Well, why should they trust privatised multinational corporations whose primary purpose is to increase profits by any means Read more