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Wind energy overtakes coal as the EU’s second largest form of power capacity but concerns remain over politicians’ enthusiasm for renewables

An initiative to identify and quantify the cost of electric power generation and delivery

The controversial dam is nearly done, but will drought and lack of grid infrastructure lessen its impact?

Emphasis should be on the energy needs of companies and communities rather than locally available resources

The lowest levels of wind for half a century across much of North America cut wind-powered electricity output last year — and now the wind death is back.

World’s fourth largest hydropower plant’s license was suspended weeks before testing turbines because operators failed to compensate local communities.  

Although its energy supply system has served it well in the past, Switzerland is now looking to turn away from its reliance on nuclear power and seeks to compensate for the energy lost from hydropower as a result of climate change.

Global movement picks up pace as more institutions divest, helping Guardian’s drive to push Gates Foundation and Wellcome Trust away from fossil fuels The Guardian’s Keep it in the Ground campaign, which is calling on the world’s two largest health charities to move their investments out of fossil fuel companies, has amassed more than 200,000 supporters. Launched by the paper’s … Read More

Controversial decision expected from US interior secretary likely to spark protests from campaigners against Anglo-Dutch exploration in seas off Alaska Continue reading…