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Trump Pays Energy Firms £1.4B in Taxpayer Cash on Condition They Pivot from Clean Energy to Oil and Gas

The Trump administration paid energy companies nearly £1.4B to abandon offshore wind projects and invest in fossil fuels, following court blocks on executive orders against wind development.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries are now the primary tool for managing evening spikes in electricity demand, a job previously falling to gas and hydro at greater expense.

AAP · Apr 29

Gavin Newsom Accuses the Trump Administration of Paying Offshore Wind Developers Nearly $900 Million To Walk Away From Projects

California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of using taxpayer money to kill clean energy projects after federal officials reached a deal to reimburse two offshore wind developers nearly $900 million if they abandon U.S. leases and redirect money toward fossil fuel infrastructure.

Latin Times · Apr 29

Trump’s attempt to crush clean energy progress not going to plan, experts say

US generated more power from renewables including solar and wind than gas last month in a first

The Guardian - US · Apr 28

Scientists create electronic devices that function reliably at extreme temperatures from 500 degrees Celcuis to absolute zero — advanced semiconductor material unlocks new possibilities in space tech and quantum computing

Scientists have demonstrated a new semiconductor material that can operate at extreme temperatures, from 500°C and down to -271.1°C.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 28

This £40 solar powered pendant is the epitome of elegance -perfect for elevating your outdoor space

The White Company's outdoor collection includes some elegant yet affordable accessories, including £40 solar powered wicker pendant lights

Woman & Home · Apr 28

Colombia conference aims for ‘more honest conversation' to speed fossil fuel exit

More than 50 countries are meeting in Colombia on Tuesday to push forward plans for phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels – with new urgency driven by geopolitical tensions.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 28

First global meeting of climate ‘coalition of the willing’ focuses on the one big problem holding back action

A lack of financing is emerging as a major barrier to moving away from fossil fuels, officials and experts said at a global conference in Colombia

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Renewable energy will boost national security and protect UK from sabotage, minister says

Widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels are harder to target than fossil fuel power stations, Michael Shanks says

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26