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Activists stop Russian tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of diesel
Oil and gas fuels war. And the war in Ukraine is no exception. The government promised to block Russian-owned ships coming into the UK, but Putin’s oil and gas is still getting through. So we showed them how it’s done.
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Onshore wind power is hugely popular, and always has been.
Despite their controversial reputation, wind turbines on land are more popular than pizza and Netflix. It’s time to set the record straight.
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Boris Johnson’s new energy strategy: five reasons why it won’t work
The Prime Minister had a chance to tackle rising bills, quit Russian fossil fuels and make progress on climate change. Instead, he’s leading us to a dead end.
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Briefing: Energy Security Strategy
How to get help if you’re worried about paying your energy bills
People in the UK are facing huge rises in their energy bills. Find out why this is happening and where to get help if you’re struggling.
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Getting off gas will restrict Putin’s wars and reduce energy bills
Our dependence on gas is helping to fund the war in Ukraine, as well as driving up energy bills and fueling the climate crisis. Getting off gas is the answer, and the government has the perfect opportunity to make radical changes in how we use energy to provide heating and generate electricity.
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Energy Supply Strategy – media briefing
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Why are energy bills going up and what can we do about it?
Millions of people face fuel poverty, as energy bills are set to rise yet again. Here's how we can help those in need, tackle climate change and stop this from happening in the future.
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Heat pump facts: what you need to know about the future of home heating
Ultra-efficient heat pumps can help heat our homes without warming the climate. Read on to learn how they work - and why you may have already bought your last gas boiler.