Labour has watered down its multi-billion-pound “green prosperity plan,” saying it will prioritise “financial stability” if it wins the next general election. The opposition party had promised in 2021 to invest £28 billion a year until 2030 in green projects if it came to power. The plan, billed as the party’s answer to U.S. President…
Mr. Bean Actor Says the Electric Car ‘Honeymoon’ Is Over
The actor and comedian behind the popular Mr. Bean character has called on drivers to hold off buying an electric vehicle (EV), saying the environmental benefits do not stack up. Rowan Atkinson, a long-time motor enthusiast with a degree and master’s in electrical engineering, said current EV technology was more harmful to the environment than…
Hillary Clinton’s Nonprofit Donated $300,000 to Just Stop Oil Funders
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s organisation has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Climate Emergency Fund, which finances the eco-activists Just Stop Oil. According to tax documents (pdf), Onward Together has donated $300,000 to the Los Angeles-based Climate Emergency Fund. According to InfluenceWatch, Onward Together was created in the wake of Clinton’s loss to…
Retailers Warn Net Zero Recycling Costs Will Hike Household Bills to £4 Billion
A net zero green levy which forces companies to take on packaging recycling costs could increase household bills, according to retailers. In a letter sent to the Telegraph, the British Retail Consortium, the trade association for all UK retailers, has said that a net zero scheme that charges retailers and manufacturers for the cost of…
No End to Price Shocks: Think Tank Warns Against Closing Australia’s Largest Power Station
June 6, 2023
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The New South Wales (NSW) Labor government must do everything it can to stop the closure of the Eraring Power Station, with one think tank warning its shutdown could trigger major energy shortages and price hikes. Eraring’s seemingly inevitable closure will follow that of Liddell Power Station, Australia’s second-largest power plant, which supplied power to…
Labour Leader Reassures Oil and Gas Needed for ‘Many Years to Come’
Oil and gas will be necessary for “many, many years” to come, Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has said following criticism from trade unions that his energy plans will hit jobs. Two major trade unions have expressed concerns after media reports suggested that Labour would promise to halt new oil and gas production in the…
Labour Plan to Block All New North Sea Oil Projects Could Cost Scotland £6 billion Say Conservatives
The Scottish Conservative Party has claimed that UK Labour’s plan to stop all new oil and gas projects will cost Scotland £6 billion. At the weekend, the Sunday Times Of London reported that Britain’s opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer was close to announcing a block on new developments if Labour came to power, alongside plans…
Drivers Warned as Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone Comes Into Effect
Glasgow has become the first Scottish city to enforce a low emission zone (LEZ) that’ll see drivers fined if their cars do not meet the standards. From Thursday, all vehicles entering the Scottish National Party/Greens-run city centre must be compliant with emission guidance. Glasgow City Council said the policy will protect public health by tackling…
Watchdog Warns Businesses Are Misleading People Into Buying Net Zero ‘Greenwashing’ Products
A report by the UK’s consumer protection regulator has found some businesses in the green heating and insulation sector are engaged in “concerning” practices that may mislead consumers into thinking products are more environmentally friendly or “greener” than they are. On Wednesday, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that it found that businesses in…
‘Major Problem’ Grid Not Ready for Solar Farm Projects Until 2030s
Some UK solar farm developers have been told that they face a 15–20 year wait to connect to local electricity grids, which the energy regulator claims is a “major problem” as the government wants to decarbonise its power system by 2035. Blockages in the network mean that some solar farm developers will only be connected…
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