UK
Coutinho slams Miliband over new strike prices
Claire Coutinho has challenged Ed Miliband over rising offshore wind subsidy prices, accusing him of locking the UK into higher energy costs that contradict Labour’s pledge to cut bills.
Labour MPs slam Tice over AR7 threat as he doubles-down
59 Labour MPs have slammed Reform UK’s Richard Tice for threatening to cancel AR7 energy contracts, warning it would damage investor confidence and jeopardise green jobs. In an interview with Talk TV, Tice doubled down on his stance. He also responded to the Labour MPs with a written reply.
UK to rely on gas imports from 2027
UK gas production is set to fall short of heating demand by 2027, with over two-thirds of supply needing to be imported—even if new North Sea fields are approved. By 2050, import dependency could reach 94%.
50 Highland councils demand halt to Net Zero projects
Over 50 Highland community councils have united to demand a halt to large-scale renewable energy projects, citing lack of local input and cumulative impacts on communities and landscapes. They are calling for a national planning inquiry.
International
BP returns to oil and gas
BP has abandoned its green targets to refocus on oil and gas, citing investor pressure and poor returns. It’s upping fossil fuel output, offloading U.S. wind assets, and bringing in new leadership to steer the shift.
UN court opens door to lawsuits between nations
The UN’s top court has ruled countries can sue each other over climate damage, paving the way for legal claims and compensation. Though non-binding, it boosts efforts by vulnerable nations to hold big emitters accountable.
Etcetera…
Maurice wrote a short post for LinkedIn on the politics behind Richard Tice’s AR7 intervention.
Harry Wilkinson appeared on Talk TV to discuss Miliband’s “backdoor ban boiler”. He also got an outing on GB News to discuss the UN Court ruling that allows climate lawsuits between different nations.
Chart of the week
The cost of living remains the public’s top concern, with over 60% consistently listing it as a priority - ten points ahead of immigration and channel crossings. It hasn’t fallen below 58% since January 2024. In contrast, concern about climate change and the environment has steadily declined over the same period.
FRI, JUL 25
2023: the year that broke climate science
The past two years have been quite abnormally warm – a lot warmer than scientists expected. They had thought that 2023 would be a warm year, though not a record breaker. What happened in 2023 to make
Read More
The London-based Net Zero Watch is a campaign group set up to highlight and discuss the serious implications of expensive and poorly considered climate change policies. The Net Zero Samizdat is a newsletter summarising the latest issues - for more information, please visit the website at www.netzerowatch.com.
Miliband hikes subsidies for AR7
The UK has raised the maximum price it will guarantee wind developers to revive interest after last year’s failed auction. Labour’s 2030 targets are under fire, with critics warning higher subsidies risk pushing up household bills rather than cutting them.
The UK has raised the maximum price it will guarantee wind developers to revive interest after last year’s failed auction. Labour’s 2030 targets are under fire, with critics warning higher subsidies risk pushing up household bills rather than cutting them.
Coutinho slams Miliband over new strike prices
Claire Coutinho has challenged Ed Miliband over rising offshore wind subsidy prices, accusing him of locking the UK into higher energy costs that contradict Labour’s pledge to cut bills.
Labour MPs slam Tice over AR7 threat as he doubles-down
59 Labour MPs have slammed Reform UK’s Richard Tice for threatening to cancel AR7 energy contracts, warning it would damage investor confidence and jeopardise green jobs. In an interview with Talk TV, Tice doubled down on his stance. He also responded to the Labour MPs with a written reply.
UK to rely on gas imports from 2027
UK gas production is set to fall short of heating demand by 2027, with over two-thirds of supply needing to be imported—even if new North Sea fields are approved. By 2050, import dependency could reach 94%.
50 Highland councils demand halt to Net Zero projects
Over 50 Highland community councils have united to demand a halt to large-scale renewable energy projects, citing lack of local input and cumulative impacts on communities and landscapes. They are calling for a national planning inquiry.
International
BP returns to oil and gas
BP has abandoned its green targets to refocus on oil and gas, citing investor pressure and poor returns. It’s upping fossil fuel output, offloading U.S. wind assets, and bringing in new leadership to steer the shift.
UN court opens door to lawsuits between nations
The UN’s top court has ruled countries can sue each other over climate damage, paving the way for legal claims and compensation. Though non-binding, it boosts efforts by vulnerable nations to hold big emitters accountable.
Etcetera…
Maurice wrote a short post for LinkedIn on the politics behind Richard Tice’s AR7 intervention.
Harry Wilkinson appeared on Talk TV to discuss Miliband’s “backdoor ban boiler”. He also got an outing on GB News to discuss the UN Court ruling that allows climate lawsuits between different nations.
Chart of the week
The cost of living remains the public’s top concern, with over 60% consistently listing it as a priority - ten points ahead of immigration and channel crossings. It hasn’t fallen below 58% since January 2024. In contrast, concern about climate change and the environment has steadily declined over the same period.
From the blog
FRI, JUL 25
2023: the year that broke climate science
The past two years have been quite abnormally warm – a lot warmer than scientists expected. They had thought that 2023 would be a warm year, though not a record breaker. What happened in 2023 to make
Read More
The London-based Net Zero Watch is a campaign group set up to highlight and discuss the serious implications of expensive and poorly considered climate change policies. The Net Zero Samizdat is a newsletter summarising the latest issues - for more information, please visit the website at www.netzerowatch.com.
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