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Labour’s £28 billion green spending promise – what it is and why it matters
Labour promised to spend £28 billion a year on kickstarting a green industrial revolution if they win the election. Labour should honour it – it would make Britain better, and could help them win the election.
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A vote for the climate is a vote to fix everything that’s wrong with the UK – here’s why
Political leaders are planning their pledges ahead of the next election. Here's how electing those bold enough to take strong action on climate would solve many of the UK’s most urgent problems
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New Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has a lot of catching up to do – Greenpeace comment
The new Energy and Net Zero Secretary has picked up the baton for the final leg of a relay where her fellow runners have mostly been walking, sometimes backwards.
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‘Pool Party at Rishi’s’ sparks law promising upgrades to grid for renewable energy
The government has taken the first step to fixing the mess our electricity grid is in, which should help unlock more renewable energy
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How do solar panels work? A simple explanation
Solar panels are one of the best tools we have for tackling climate change. But how do they really work? It's time to find out!
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Warm This Winter: What it’s like to lobby your MP for cheaper, greener energy
Communities across the UK came together to demand their MPs tackle soaring energy bills. They urged them to pledge support for insulation and renewable energy. Here’s what it’s like to take one of the country’s biggest issues to your MP.
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Activists in swimwear queue up outside Sunak’s heated pool to highlight electricity grid scandal
'While Sunak will enjoy doing lengths in his warm pool, the rest of us are stuck with an outdated power network'
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What scientists want you to know about climate change in 2023
The IPCC climate report has a clear message: The choices we make in this decade will have impacts now and for thousands of years.
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