Gary Gibbon
Hinkley: Government approves £18bn nuclear power station plant
Theresa May has completed her fresh look at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station and it’s now been signed off.
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Is the future of British coal burning it underground?
Take a boat out on Swansea Bay, and you’ll see a wind turbine spinning in the breeze as you leave the harbour. This is supposed to be the future of energy: green, clean and renewable, writes Ben King.
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The latest weapon in the 'resources war'
Are we on the brink of a new resource war? Over the past few weeks, China has gone on the offensive against Japan and other manufacturing economies. Its weapon? Rare earths – essential elements used in the production of electronic goods and environmentally friendly technologies such as wind turbines.
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‘The way we find more money is to grow the economy’ – Chief Secretary to the Treasury
We spoke to Darren Jones, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
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Can hydrogen be turned into the fuel that helps save the planet?
Hydrogen is our most abundant element and emits just water when it’s burned, so it could well play a role in helping us to reach net zero.
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Gary Gibbon
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Tom Clarke
Dark clouds on horizon for renewable energy, despite new solar high
The amount of wind and solar power being produced in the UK has risen rapidly. But industry bodies fear government plans to cut subsidies could undermine moves to a low carbon future.
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Tom Clarke
Fond and not-so-fond farewells to ‘four brains’ and OPatz
Owen Paterson, the outgoing environment secretary, was loathed by environmentalists and animal lovers. By contrast former science minister David Willetts was the darling of academics.
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Six projects competing with the big six energy firms
With E.ON joining the list of energy companies having to pay a penalty for mis-selling, many consumers are switching to new providers – but what are the options?
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Police search for teenager swept away by the sea
Police have warned people to stay away from the shore as Storm St Jude arrives in the UK, after a 14-year-old boy was swept away by the sea.
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Going nuclear: essential, or an over-reaction?
Ed Davey says that without Hinkley C, we’re all in the dark. FactCheck’s decided to dig in and try and shine a spotlight on the energy secretary’s claims.
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Tom Clarke
Dawn of a new energy age? It won’t be that easy
Are we at the dawn of a new energy age – with conflict-free natural gas beneath out feet? Getting gas out of a stone isn’t going to be easy, let alone provide a solution to Britain’s energy needs.
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The alternative autumn statement
As Chancellor George Osborne delivers his autumn statement on the economy and spending, we gather some alternative suggestions on to how to tackle the country’s fiscal woes.
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It’s time for an energy sector ‘shake-up’
Unlike their predecessors, shaking up the UK’s energy sector isn’t something today’s politicians can ignore. It’s time for action, writes Channel 4 News Science Editor Tom Clarke.
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Scotland recovers from storm as row blows up
As Scotland works to get back to normal after Thursday’s gale-force winds, Channel 4 News looks at the row over wind power after a turbine caught fire in the storm.
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Is Britain vulnerable to cyber attack?
As MIT warns the United States may need a cyber shield to protect its power grid, Channel 4 News Technology Producer Geoff White looks at how serious the cyber threat facing Britain is.
