Renewables

The main argument pro-nuclear types come up with these days is that it's better than coal. We certainly agree that coal power is bad news. But the best alternative to coal is not nuclear but a huge push to renewables - just like we see going on in Germany, Japan and Scotland - combined with other smart-grid, super-grid and energy storage / conversion technologies. That's what this section is all about.

• Environmental Research Web Blog - excellent blog on renewable energy developments in the UK and beyond - updated frequently with all the latest news by the redoubtable Dave Elliott.