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2012

The Energy Bill will give more power to the Big Six

The Energy Bill will give more power to the Big Six

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High profile Conservative calls for clean power target

Tim Yeo will introduce amendment to the Energy Bill

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Compelling TV: Is our weather getting worse?

Climate change is here and happening right now

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Gas prices will cause huge rise in energy bills

Rising gas prices could add £600 to household energy bills by 2050

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Fracking green light: Government gives the go-ahead for shale gas

Energy Secretary says controversial shale gas fracking can continue

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Time running out for urgent climate action in Doha

A meaningful climate agreement looks increasingly unlikely

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International organisations make emergency Doha appeal

Civil society unites to condemn inaction at the climate talks

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Half way through - a view from on the ground in Doha

Summing up the first week of the UN climate talks

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Welcome to hell - climate talks and climate reality

Welcome to hell - climate reality and #Doha climate talks

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New report on powering Africa

How renewables can meet the continent's electricity needs

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Energy Bill ties UK into gas as MPs call for green jobs

MPs give cross-party support for clean electricity target

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Climate goals at risk as energy plans unveiled

Energy bill announcement opens way for dash for gas

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Polar Bear rocks Apollo

Our Polar Bear comedy night rocks the Hammersmith venue

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Climate goals at risk as energy plans unveiled

Huge support for clean electricity ignored.

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Are the kids putting us to shame?

Children's Eyes on Earth photo competition results

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Government gas plans exposed

'Dash for gas' threatens investment and jobs

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Budget 2013: it's the environment, stupid

Osborne must deliver an economic plan that is fit for the future

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Show of strength demonstrates that Green is Working

Hundreds join Deborah Meaden to show that Green is Working

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Will Osborne let us reach the renewable heights of Europe?

A trip to Denmark shows just how green we could be

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Boris' airport hopes need grounding

Boris touts new airport. Friends of the Earth says we don't need it

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Transforming the North

A Labour conference fringe event open to the public

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Liberal Democrats join call for carbon-free electricity

Pressure mounts on Chancellor George Osborne

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Bangkok climate talks set to be contentious

Problems and priorities for the upcoming talks

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4,400 solar panels to power Blackfriars station

Half the station's electricity needs will be provided by the sun

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Big profits at British Gas

Government needs to clean up our energy supply

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New wind co-op launches

First community co-op in Northern Ireland

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Up in smoke

A look at the energy wasted in producing our electricity

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Energy Bill and Green Deal need fixing

How to create energy policies that will work

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World leaders stick heads in sand at Rio+20

Disappointing end to UN Earth Summit

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Where the real action is at Rio+20

An insider view from the alternative People's Summit

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Friends of the Earth kills TV Dragon

I didn't really kill her, but the thought went through my head

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Deborah Meaden - entrepreneur, BBC Dragons' Den

We catch up with the 'Green Dragon' while filming at Brixton Energy

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Why the Rio+20 Earth Summit matters

We need big solutions to big problems

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Over a million call on Downing Street to end fossil fuel subsidies

Petition to end fossil fuel subsidies delivered to UK Government

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Clean British Energy flows into my flat and lights up my life

James from Team CBE switches to a green energy supplier

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Home failures undermine Rio influence

Govt needs to show green leadership

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The push for participation in Rio

People must be able to influence decisions about their planet

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The People's Summit at Rio+20

Global groups and networks will discuss sustainable alternatives

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Time for me to switch to Clean British Energy

James from team CBE considers switching electricity supplier

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A clear message for Rio: community energy is best

Ashden conference sets out priorities for energy work in Rio

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Government vision for strong solar industry

End to uncertainty over solar feed-in tariffs

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Draft Energy Bill published

Will it deliver the reforms needed?

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Get up to speed with the planning system

A chance to learn from the experts

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Councils crucial to combat climate change

Local action could reduce fuel bills

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Pedal power energises Friends of the Earth

The Big Green Bike Ride winds through Britain towards Edinburgh

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Friends of the Earth takes clean energy access debate to Parliament

We ask an international panel how to ensure clean energy for all

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Who would be the greenest Mayor for London?

Together with Greenpeace we determine who's the greenest candidate

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Big week in London for clean energy

Two chances for the UK to push clean solutions to energy poverty

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George and the Dragon: public backs clean British energy

Ministers must reform power market to get us off gas

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85% Brits back clean British energy

Affordable fuel bills and thousands of jobs at stake

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Two thirds of British population support wind farms

Two thirds support wind power for 30% of electricity

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Broad range of groups responds to solar review

Including recommendations on how to meet the targets

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Government failing UK farming

It should be helping farms that benefit the public

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Save our Lake District - Don't Dump Cumbria

Campaigners fight to save the Lake District from nuclear dump

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Wind power campaign success in Bedfordshire

Local group's energy campaign bears fruit

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Supreme Court Order refusing Government appeal on Solar Tariffs

Supreme Court order refusing Government right to appeal

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Supreme Court bins Govt. appeal in Friends of the Earth win

Government loses its final appeal on solar incentives

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Osborne's Budget rejects new green jobs and lower energy bills

Chancellor's Budget forgets promise of jobs and cheaper energy

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Harnessing hydro power in Saddleworth

Turbine will power 45 homes near Oldham

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Paying for new gas plants we don't need

New gas plants will drive up household energy bills

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Supporter of the week: Kate Eldridge

Reducing carbon footprint and supporting Fair Trade

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British Gas owner announces huge annual profit

Another Big Six company toasting your high energy bills

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UK sits on fence over EU tar sands vote

Decision delayed over import of new dirtier oil

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Water shortage evokes spirit of '76

Lower rainfall leads to potential hosepipe ban

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The answer is blowing in the wind

Wind turbines a beacon of hope - not a blot on the landscape

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Unprecedented backing for solar campaign

Wide-ranging support to save solar

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EDF profits from sky-high energy bills

Energy company EDF's 2011 profits jumped due to high charges

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Time to give power to the people

Community energy should challenge power of the Big Six

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Supporter of the week: Dr John Hemming

John Hemming, explorer, speaks of his love for the Amazon

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New Energy Secretary must amend solar plans

Ed Davey urged to drop solar appeal.

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Government issues a new flood alert

New warning on flood management

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New Energy Secretary reconfirms Govt's clean energy commitment

He must drop solar appeal and support clean energy

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Chris Huhne resigns as Energy Minister

He steps down to face criminal charges over speeding points

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Supporter of the week: Stanley Knill

Friends of the Earth was something I could commit to

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UN launch campaign for energy for all

UN efforts to tackle climate change and energy poverty in 2012

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Our top 10 wins from 2011

Some of last year's standout victories

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Landlords get ready. Your coldest rental homes must be made warm

Draughty, energy-inefficient rented homes must be fixed up

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Government attempts appeal of lost solar court case

Government moves to appeal solar subsidy court ruling

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High speed rail link is a missed opportunity

HS2 is going down the wrong line to tackle emissions

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Mark Wood wombles to the South Pole

Explorer is half way to a world first

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Polar explorer hits his deadline. Will we?

A midnight phone call from the South Pole

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We win solar legal challenge

Government cuts to solar ruled illegal

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Our big solar court case

Success could save thousands of jobs

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Use of bioenergy must be planet-friendly, Government panel warns

Increased use of bioenergy: UK must ensure it's earth safe

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Npower fined again

Energy company fined over customer complaints

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Sevenoaks residents speak out

Sevenoaks Chronicle reports on local concerns about energy

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Joint NGO statement in Doha

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