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We need to turn carbon into gold

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  • December 9, 2008

Little meaningful progress seems to have been made at the UN climate summit in Poznan, Poland, says Oliver Tickell, author of Kyoto2. In this week’s Green Room, he calls on world leaders to back a deal that will raise the serious funds needed to deliver a low carbon future.

EU seeks to expand energy grids

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  • November 13, 2008

The European Commission has unveiled plans to diversify the EU’s energy imports and reduce dependence on Russia, the main gas supplier.

The EU will remain dependent on imported fossil fuels for many years to come, the Strategic Energy Review says.

UK experts give blackouts warning

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  • November 12, 2008

Some energy experts asked by BBC News warn the UK could face an unacceptable risk of major blackouts in less than 10 years unless policy is improved.

Major plans for tidal energy farm

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  • October 14, 2008

A major tidal energy project is being planned for waters off the coast of Northern Ireland and Scotland.
ScottishPower has identified sites off the Antrim Coast, Pentland Firth and the Sound of Islay to test sea turbines which could power thousands of homes.