Wave energy: why we need a fresh approach to harnessing the power of our seas

Wave energy could provide over 10 per cent of the UK’s electricity needs, and we’re closer than ever to turning this potential into reality. But we need a more intelligent approach to make sure this happens.

Cleantech: is it time to wave goodbye to the Severn Barrage scheme?

As debate around the latest incarnation of the controversial Severn Barrage scheme rumbles on, an alternative vision for renewable energy in the Bristol Channel promises comparable amounts of power, less environmental damage and better long-term economic prospects. So is it time for a rethink?

Why investing in renewables can fix our balance of trade deficit

Britain’s balance of payments or trade deficit has officially ballooned to £20.8 billion. Investing in renewable energy offers an opportunity to reverse that trend.

Aiming for gold in protecting our marine environment

The Ecover Blue Mile seems to have found the ideal way to open people’s minds to the dire health of our marine environment. Now’s a chance for your organisation to get involved.

Budget 2011: was this a budget for green growth?

The Chancellor’s Budget, last week, was trailed as a ‘Budget for Growth’, but was it? And how prominently was ‘green growth’ going to feature in Treasury economic planning?

Fukushima fall-out: should Britain dispense with nuclear?

As the incident at Japanese nuclear power plant Fukushima Daiichi worsens, works are underway at Hinkley Point, one of several new nuclear power plants planned in the UK. But is nuclear power too risky to include in Britain’s low carbon energy mix?