UK Government under fire from Greenpeace over suppression of fracking report
Publishing an internal report on fracking could call into question the viability of the industry, the Government has said.
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Greenpeace accuse UK Government of ‘skewing’ planning in favour of fracking
The Government has been accused of trying to “skew” planning policy in favour of fracking, after proposed changes to the system were unveiled.
Oil spill from burned Iranian tanker in China Sea spreads ‘noticeably’
The oil slick caused by the stricken Iranian tanker in the East China Sea has spread “noticeably,” raising the prospect for wider environmental damage from what could be the worst spill in decades.
Arctic oil drilling policy passes in Norwegian court
A court in Norway has said the country’s government can hand out oil drilling licences in the Arctic.
Activist groups to take Norwegian government to court over oil drilling
The government of Norway’s decision to open up new oil drilling areas in the Arctic is to be challenged in court by groups Greenpeace and Nature and Youth.
Climate Growth Plan puts UK on right track but more action needed, say detractors
Wide-ranging plans to cut carbon emissions and boost the economy put the UK on the right track but more action is needed, the Government has been urged.
Mixed reaction from industry leaders toward new UK Clean Growth Strategy
The response to the UK Governments new strategy for a low carbon future has been met with excitement, confusion and disappointment from industry leaders.
Energy Transfer sues Greenpeace, Dakota Access protesters
Dallas pipeline giant Energy Transfer Partners is suing Greenpeace International and other protesters of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline in a new effort to go on the offensive against environmentalists.
Norway ‘at odds with climate promises’
Norway's hydrocarbon exploration could be infringing upon the Paris Climate Agreement.
New UK nuclear plant thrown into uncertainty as Japanese giant files for US bankruptcy protection
The Government is being urged to give reassurances about a planned nuclear power station in the UK after Toshiba’s nuclear unit, Westinghouse, filed for bankruptcy protection.
LED lightbulbs could ease blackout fears
A shift to highly efficient LED light bulbs in homes could cut winter peak energy demand and curb fears about blackouts, campaigners have suggested.
Greenpeace claims support for Hinkley Point at ‘all time low’
A poll has shown support for the Hinkley Point nuclear power station is at an 'all time low', according to reports.
Greenpeace claims New Zealand exploration is “dying”
Environmental group Greenpeace has claimed New Zealand’s oil exploration is “dying”.
British Museum reopens after Greenpeace scales columns in BP protest
Environmental campaigners closed the British Museum as they scaled its columns in protest against sponsorship of a new exhibition by oil giant BP.
Video: Farmer sprays manure at Emma Thompson in fracking protest
British film actress campaigner Emma Thompson's fracking-free bake-off was interrupted yesterday - by an angry farmer spreading manure.
Video: Greenpeace protesters make blocking effort against OMV
Environmental pressure group Greenpeace has launched a protest against drilling being carried out by OMV in the Barents Sea.
Greenpeace stages ‘fracking’ at Westminster
Greenpeace has erected a life-like drilling rig outside the Houses of Parliament in London.
Fracking opposition continues to outstrip support
Opposition to fracking continues to outstrip support - particularly among those who know about the controversial process, a survey for the Government has revealed.
Labour calls for fracking moratorium after MPs vote
Labour has called for a moratorium on fracking in the UK after MPs approved proposals to allow the controversial process under national parks and other protected areas.
UK Government to decide on Cuadrilla shale schemes
Ministers have been accused of hypocrisy after it was revealed the Government would make the decision on whether to allow two Cuadrilla shale schemes in Lancashire.
Greenpeace figures suggest record fall for global coal consumption
Global use of coal is heading for its biggest fall in history this year, an analysis by green campaigners suggests.
Energy companies invest £134million in UK universities
A freedom of information request (FOI) by environmental group Greenpeace has shown the amount of investment by energy companies at some UK universities topping more than £20million.
Greenpeace accuses UK Government of “sneaking in” fracking regulations
The Government has been accused of trying to “sneak through the back door of parliament” regulations that could lead to fracking in protected areas.
Video: Thompson celebrates with activists after Shell pulls out of Arctic
Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson has joined activists outside the headquarters of Shell to celebrate news that the oil giant is pulling out of drilling in the Arctic.
Energy Transitions Commission aims to help shift world to a low carbon economy
A new initiative to develop an orderly shift to a low carbon economy - backed by energy giants including Shell and BHP Billiton - was officially launched today.