Bangladesh backs coal after renewable problems

It is increasing its reliance on coal power due to poor renewable infrastructure

UK warms coal power plants to boost energy supply but at what cost?

Three coal power plants are asked again to warm up in case supplies become tight today, National Grid ESO has confirmed

Climate activists throw black paint over Michael Gove’s office

The extinction Rebellion protest was against plans for a new coal mine

China opens largest energy storage station

The 200MW facility will store both wind and solar power

IEA: Coal use to hit record levels in 2022

However, the year also saw record production levels for renewables – the report has found

The Carbon Column – New coal, old ways of thinking

In this article I reflect on the recent decision to approve a new coal mine in Britain

UK has adequate supplies despite tighter margins due to cold, says grid operator

Temperatures are set to plummet over the coming days and there will be less wind available, the ESO expects

RWE to phase-out coal in 2030

This is eight years earlier than previously planned

China asks Europe for ‘positive’ climate action

The Asian superpower has called out the continent for its return to coal

UK could pay £420m for keeping coal-fired power stations open this winter

National Grid ESO has confirmed it has agreed on contingency contracts with four coal units