Nuclear

Findings illustrate case for government to invest in nuclear as part of net zero transition, Nuclear Industry Association CEO argues

Engineering giant starts UK regulatory approval process for small modular reactor design following government funding boost

Ministers confirm support for Rolls Royce small nuclear plans, as more details announced for carbon capture and storage deployment

Green Hydrogen Organisation launches new push to deliver global green hydrogen standard

New analysis suggests UK industry could require 10TWh of green hydrogen by 2030, rising to nearly 40TWh by 2050

Government touts RAB funding model as 'win-win' for climate and consumers, but pushing upfront costs onto energy bills could prove controversial

Chemicals giant announces plans to ramp up investment in new electrolysis infrastructure at a number of its European sites

But agency calls on policymakers to ramp up green policies and investments, noting that existing decarbonisation pledges still leave the world on track for dangerously escalating climate impacts

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves sets out intention to become the first ‘green chancellor’ as shadow business secretary Ed Miliband announces Labour would prioritise ‘climate justice and economic justice’