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Tag: coal
What went right this week: the day the UK quit coal, plus more
The UK quit coal, loggerhead turtles staged a comeback, and a Brazilian tribe won a land rights victory, plus more
Arts
Conservation
Energy
Environment
Society
Britain breaks its record for the longest continuous period without generating electricity from coal
The National Grid reported that the coal-free period lasted more than 90 hours before coming to an end during the afternoon of Easter Monday...
Environment
UK
South Korea turns towards renewables
The country, traditionally a strong supporter of coal and nuclear, could switch to natural gas and renewables
Energy
Environment
UK wind generated more electricity in 2016 than coal
The UK generated more electricity from wind than from coal in 2016, new analysis by fact-checking organisation Carbon Brief suggests
Energy
Environment
Who’s stepping away from fossil fuels? Divestment in numbers
The global divestment campaign, urging people to move their money out of oil, coal and gas companies, has gained momentum. Here are some key...
Conservation
Economics
Energy
Refuelling progress: divestment in fossil fuels gathers pace
We revisit the divestment movement. What progress has been made?
Economics
Energy
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