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What Happens to Fossil Fuel Extraction if We Stop Burning Fossil Fuels?

Although electrification promises to largely eliminate coal and gas extraction, we need oil for petrochemicals. Then what happens to the unused fuel part of oil?

Jul 13, 2026

Fossil Fuels, Renewables and Nuclear: Which Really Requires More Mining?

Building out renewable infrastructure obviously requires mining and has carbon emissions. It’s the scale of that compared with fossil fuels that matters. The difference is shocking.

Jul 10, 2026

Understanding the True Cost of UK’s Electricity Bills

The UK’s high retail electricity prices stem from taxes, levies, and standing charges rather than elevated wholesale costs. Wholesale prices are competitive within Europe, positioned mid-pack. Other countries demonstrate both higher and lower wholesale prices based on their energy sources,…

Jul 7, 2026

Why are our energy prices still so high?

An explanation of why UK electricity prices are high for social media naysayers who keep asking without ever bothering to do an internet search or reading the comments. Some questions get asked so often you start to suspect people don’t…

Jun 21, 2026

Help with your homes sustainability upgrades

UK mortgage lenders often offer incentives for homeowners who adopt renewables or improve energy efficiency, and the market has actually expanded. As of 2026 there are over 90 green mortgage products available, up from just four in 2019.

Jun 19, 2026

Nuclear Power Vs. Renewables

While there are many folk (often with dubious motivation) who claim that Renewable Energy Sources can never supply all a nations electricity needs, there is also a rather more sensible discussion on the role of nuclear power in the operation…

Jun 18, 2026

Two Million UK Homes Now on Solar Power

The UK’s solar sector has entered a new phase of rapid expansion, with March 2026 marking the strongest month for new installations in more than a decade. Government data shows that 27,607 solar systems were added nationwide during the month,…

Apr 30, 2026

Why Solar Farms Aren’t the Threat to Agriculture People Assume They Are

Many people express dismay at the use of farmland for solar farms, but only consider it in isolation. This article expands the context, considering food security and biofuel crops in comparison

Apr 26, 2026

Geothermal vs household solar

A previous article discusses the United Downs geothermal project. This asks why we shouldn’t spend that money on more solar and wind, or more nuclear generation.

Apr 13, 2026

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