Guest post: Is gas a bridge to nowhere for UK climate policy?

Steve Pye is a principal research associate at the UCL Energy Institute, specialising in energy systems analysis. Gas is hugely important for meeting the energy...

100-metre sinkhole opens up near disused mine shaft in Monaghan

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Commission confirms Shannon LNG amid 55 gas projects on special EU energy list

November 1st, 2019 The European Commission has confirmed that the Shannon LNG gas terminal is included among 55 fossil fuel projects on the EU’s latest...

EU commits to foster healthier, cleaner, and more secure seas

October 10th, 2017 The EU Commission has announced €550m in funding for initiatives to tackle global oceans challenges at the EU-hosted Our Ocean Conference 2017...

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