Articles by
Damian Carrington
Electric vehicles close to ‘tipping point’ of mass adoption
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Damian Carrington
Sales increase 43% globally in 2020 as plunging battery costs mean the cars will soon be the cheapest vehicles to buy
Electric cars are already cheaper to own and run, says study
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Damian Carrington
The study examined the purchase, fuel and tax costs of Europe’s bestselling car, the VW golf, in its battery electric, hybrid, petrol and diesel versions. Over four years, the pure electric version was the cheapest in all places – UK, Germany, France, Netherlands and Norway – owing to a combination of lower taxes, fuel costs and subsidies on the purchase price.
Onshore windfarms more popular than thought, UK poll finds
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Damian Carrington
Some 73% of the British public polled by ComRes support onshore windfarms in contrast with government decisions to block them
Nuclear power is risky and expensive; here’s a better idea
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Damian Carrington
In the 21st century, the UK will have to supply itself with power that is affordable, reliable and clean. But in almost every way, the proposed Hinkley Point C nuclear power station offers only expensive and risky solutions from the 20th century.
George Osborne puts UK at the heart of global race for mini-nuclear reactors
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Damian Carrington
The chancellor, George Osborne, revealed on Wednesday that at least £250m will be spent by 2020 on an “ambitious” programme to “position the UK as a global leader in innovative nuclear technologies”.
British Government finally admits it is subsidising nuclear – while cutting help for renewables
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Damian Carrington
The government confirms that it is not continuing the ‘no public subsidy policy’ [for nuclear power] of the previous administration.
Four more carmakers join diesel emissions row
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Damian Carrington
Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Mazda and Mitsubishi have joined the growing list of manufacturers whose diesel cars are known to emit significantly more pollution on the road than in regulatory tests, according to data obtained by the Guardian.
Guardian: Nuclear power’s broken promises means EDF deal is a delusional dream
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Damian Carrington
The cost of nuclear energy has tripled in just five years, while the cost of renewable energy is falling fast, making the UK government's deal a truly terrible one
