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Communities that build solar panels and wind farms should get cheaper bills, says Labour minister
Community energy

Communities that build solar panels and wind farms should get cheaper bills, says Labour minister

But Michael Shanks tells Big Issue government is still working to remove barriers for community energy projects

The North Sea has been Britain’s oil powerhouse for 50 years. But what is its future now?
The North Sea

The North Sea has been Britain’s oil powerhouse for 50 years. But what is its future now?

Oil is declining in the North Sea. What does the future hold for the basin and its communities? We spoke to experts

Reform UK’s climate denialism could devastate the very towns and cities they want to represent
David Laister

Reform UK’s climate denialism could devastate the very towns and cities they want to represent

Offshore wind has created created thousands of jobs around the Humber. We can’t afford for Reform UK to reverse 20 years of good work

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Environment and climate
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Environment and climate

Meet the chemical engineer producing carbon-free fuel to keep our world running
Renewable energy

Meet the chemical engineer producing carbon-free fuel to keep our world running

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To make switch to net zero, we need largest overhaul of UK’s electricity grid in generations
Alice Delahunty

To make switch to net zero, we need largest overhaul of UK’s electricity grid in generations

UK government’s offshore wind farm auction was a ‘disaster’. It could cost bill payers £2 billion
Wind power

UK government’s offshore wind farm auction was a ‘disaster’. It could cost bill payers £2 billion

New report predicts the first global drop in fossil fuel-generated electricity due to renewable energy growth
Renewable Energy

New report predicts the first global drop in fossil fuel-generated electricity due to renewable energy growth

What do the UK government’s ‘Green Day’ policies mean for net zero?
Environment

What do the UK government’s ‘Green Day’ policies mean for net zero?

Britain needs ‘state-owned energy champion’, shadow climate secretary Ed Miliband says
Renewable energy

Britain needs ‘state-owned energy champion’, shadow climate secretary Ed Miliband says

Spring Statement: What environmental policies should be included?
Spring statement

Spring Statement: What environmental policies should be included?

Looking to be more sustainable? Here’s our top 10 tips to reduce your carbon emissions
Carbon Footprint

Looking to be more sustainable? Here’s our top 10 tips to reduce your carbon emissions

Renewable energy: How does the UK compare to other countries?
Renewable Energy

Renewable energy: How does the UK compare to other countries?

Renewable energy can bring a bonanza of good jobs and support levelling up
Sam Alvis

Renewable energy can bring a bonanza of good jobs and support levelling up