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ECIU @eciu.net · 14h
Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January Cap poised to rise by 16% to equivalent of £1,999 for dual-fuel bill, the biggest quarterly increase since January 2023 www.theguardian.com/money/2026/s...
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Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January
Cap poised to rise by 16% to equivalent of £1,999 for dual-fuel bill, the biggest quarterly increase since January 2023
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ECIU @eciu.net · 15h
As climate change turbocharges El Niño: 1/4 - £17bn - of UK food imports – inc rice, coffee and cocoa – from parts of world most exposed eciu.net/media/press...ño-quarter-of-uk-food-imports-including-rice-coffee-and-cocoa-from-parts-of-world-most-exposed
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El Niño: quarter of UK food imports – including rice, coffee and…
As climate change turbocharges El Niño, up to £17bn of UK food imports are in the line of fire [1]
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
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Prime Minister's speech at Labour Conference: comment
Sam keely is available for further comment and interview.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
"No surprise PM signalled that reducing Britain’s dependence on oil and gas sits at heart of his plan to rewire Britain... " 🔑 decisions w/ significant impact ⬇️ UK emissions expected over coming weeks: 📍 Rosebank oil field decision 📍 ZEV mandate
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
Overall energy demand matched the record low seen in 2024, helped by warmer temperatures and continued improvements in energy efficiency
UK energy demand from 1995 to 2025 shows a decline in coal and petroleum usage, with increases in renewables and nuclear energy.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
UK oil & gas production continued its long-term decline, despite a 2.6% production increase in oil in 2025, with gas output falling to a record low for this century as North Sea basin continues to mature. "North Sea oil and gas production 75% below the peak recorded in 1999"
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
Further growth in renewables, storage, flexibility and grid infrastructure would displace gas' role in balancing electricity system, when renewable output is lower, while nuclear generation also fell to a record low in 2025 eciu.net/analysis/re...
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Marginal Gains: how wind is pushing gas out of the power market and…
Growth in British renewables cutting electricity prices by up to a quarter.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
New UK energy stats (DUKES 2026) show a mixed picture for 2025 🧵 ⚡ Renewables generated a record 52.1% of UK electricity, with wind and solar both at all-time highs
UK electricity generation trends show renewables rising, while fossil fuels decline significantly since 2000, total down 22%.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
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Heatwave: UK's overheating towns and cities rank way below European…
Only Hastings and Guildford rank above European average for urban tree cover, with Manchester leading large cities in England
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
UK's overheating towns and cities rank way below European counterparts for tree shading Only Hastings and Guildford rank above European average for urban tree cover, with Manchester leading large cities in England
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
UN warns of ‘narrowing window’ to restore world’s forests World faces a “narrowing window” to restore forests essential for food security and resistance to the climate emergency, a United Nations report has warned www.theguardian.com/environment...
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UN warns of ‘narrowing window’ to restore world’s forests
Food and Agriculture Organization urges governments to make forest restoration a national priority
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
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Half a million older Scots facing fuel insecurity, University of Aberdeen study finds
Research from the University of Aberdeen has revealed the public health implications of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in Scotland.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
5️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ , 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ older adults in Scotland may be facing fuel poverty @aberdeenuni study gathered data from more than 4,000 adults across Scotland: fuel, food & financial insecurities are widespread across adult population More than 1 in 10 experiences all 3 simultaneously
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions The move relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks for model years 2022 through 2031 www.theguardian.com/us-news/202...
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Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions
Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says Fossil fuel firms have spent years trying to regulate climate research by donating to US universities, study authors argue www.theguardian.com/us-news/202...
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
🇬🇧 Made in Britain 🇬🇧 An offshore wind turbine facility is to be created at the Port of Montrose, supporting about 80 jobs The firm's new facility is expected to make parts for wind turbines in Scottish waters, and for international markets www.bbc.co.uk/news/articl...
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Offshore wind plant to bring jobs boost to Montrose
The new facility will manufacture parts for offshore wind farms in Scottish waters and for overseas markets.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
New record price of diesel at now at 199.4p per litre Also exceeded £2 a litre at 100s of Scottish forecourts, acc BB Scotland News "Government could be about to pile more pressure on families’ cost of living by watering down EV sales targets" @jessralston.bsky.social eciu.net/media/press...
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New record price of diesel: comment
The average diesel price in the UK has now reached a record 199.2p per litre.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
Burnham promises to roll back privatisation with government-backed grid plan Creation of GB Grid will be major step towards putting Britain’s utility companies into public control www.theguardian.com/politics/20...
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Burnham promises to roll back privatisation with government-backed grid plan
Exclusive: Creation of GB Grid will be major step towards putting Britain’s utility companies into public control
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ECIU @eciu.net · 29/09/2026
One month after Nepal floods, 33 British nationals among thousands still missing UK Foreign Office coordinating closely with Nepali and Chinese authorities as they lead recovery and identification effort www.independent.co.uk/asia/south-...
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At least 33 Britons still missing one month after Nepal flash floods disaster
The whereabouts of the 33 Britons are unknown as Nepal marks a month of the catastrophic flood
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
Green leader says Heathrow third runway is 'betrayal of climate commitments, betrayal of communities breathing polluted air, and betrayal of our children's future' Zack Polanski slams plans as Holborn by-election hots up www.standard.co.uk/news/london...
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Polanski slams Heathrow third runway 'great betrayal' as Holborn by-election hots up
Green leader says new runway is “betrayal of climate commitments, betrayal of communities breathing polluted air, and betrayal of our children’s future’
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
UK business minister warns potential US diesel export ban 'significant concern' Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds responds to Trump administration's proposal www.politico.eu/article/uk-...
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Trump’s threat to ban diesel exports a ‘significant concern’ for UK
The U.K. receives around one-sixth of its diesel from the U.S. and would be one of the countries most exposed to an export ban.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
Sadiq Khan: case for faster transition away from fossil fuels has only strengthened London Mayor argues for accelerating shift from oil and gas inews.co.uk/news/politi...
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
Tackling climate emergencies 'at heart' of government ambitions, says Swinney Ahead of Scotland's Climate Week, First Minister pledges action to strengthen energy security, accelerate transition to net zero and help communities adapt to changing climate news.stv.tv/west-centra...
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Tackling climate emergencies ‘at heart’ of government ambitions – Swinney
Swinney’s comments come after the Scottish Government have announced a £5m Community Flood Resilience Fund will start in 2027
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
Over 240 million litres of milk lost in record summer heat Analysis of farm delivery data shows unprecedented impact on UK milk production, costing farmers over £83 million Lost grass growth was enough to feed entire UK cattle herd for 2 months eciu.net/media/press...
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Over 240 million litres of milk lost in record summer heat
Analysis of daily milk delivery data from farms shows record summer heat contributed to an unprecedented impact on UK milk production, costing farmers over 240 million litres, worth over £83 million.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
Heathrow Airport's third runway delayed for four years until 2039 Airport bosses told ministers that the current 2035 deadline is not possible news.sky.com/story/heath...
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
As climate change turbocharges El Niño: 1/4 - £17bn - of UK food imports – inc rice, coffee and cocoa – from parts of world most exposed eciu.net/media/press...ño-quarter-of-uk-food-imports-including-rice-coffee-and-cocoa-from-parts-of-world-most-exposed
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El Niño: quarter of UK food imports – including rice, coffee and…
As climate change turbocharges El Niño, up to £17bn of UK food imports are in the line of fire [1]
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
ECIU analysis finds that weakening the ZEV mandate could leave millions more drivers reliant on petrol and diesel vehicles for longer, ⬆️ exposure to future fuel price spikes and adding billions to drivers' costs over time eciu.net/media/press...
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Government slowing UK’s EV sales would cost British drivers billions…
Further weakening of key policy could reduce EV sales by 5.8 million, adding £23.6bn to families’ cost of living.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate has helped drive competition between manufacturers, meaning EVs: ⬆️ availability ⬇️ prices It also helps grow the second-hand EV market, where most drivers buy their cars
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
One way households can ⬇️ exposure is by switching away from petrol and diesel altogether EVs insulated from global oil price shocks and can offer substantially lower running costs than conventional vehicles Viz below from earlier in 2026
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
Diesel prices have hit a new record high, nearing 200p/litre UK drivers remain exposed to volatility in international oil and diesel markets Weakening ZEV mandate could leave more drivers exposed to future fuel price spikes 🧵
A graph shows fluctuating UK fuel prices over time, highlighting diesel at 199.40p/litre and unleaded petrol at 174.30p/litre.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
Solar panels and a battery cut energy bills by 2/3 First study of its kind by @CentreNetZero finds installing solar panels and battery in UK home saves £681 a year on average www.thetimes.com/uk/environm...
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Solar panels and a battery cut energy bills by two thirds
Private installations reduce costs even during winter months and would pay for themselves in 17 years, researchers found after analysing data from bills
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
Road to Antalya: COP31 newsletter 6️⃣ weeks out from the next UN Climate Summit, our COP31 newsletter has started up. Between now and 9 Nov, you get several editions before switching to daily updates from COP31 itself mailchi.mp/eciu.net/ro...
COP31 logo highlights Antalya, Turkey as host from Nov 9-20, 2026, featuring diverse individuals and environmental symbols.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
Most of UK's essential food supply grown in drought-risk areas Vast majority of cereals, potatoes, sugar and oil grown in parts of England rated as having very high risk of drought www.theguardian.com/business/20...
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Most of UK’s essential food supply grown in drought-risk areas, report warns
Keys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high risk
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/09/2026
New record price of diesel at now at 199.4p per litre Also exceeded £2 a litre at 100s of Scottish forecourts, acc BB Scotland News "Government could be about to pile more pressure on families’ cost of living by watering down EV sales targets" @jessralston.bsky.social eciu.net/media/press...
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New record price of diesel: comment
The average diesel price in the UK has now reached a record 199.2p per litre.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
Heathrow Airport's third runway delayed for four years until 2039 The airport's bosses are understood to have told ministers that the current 2035 deadline is not possible. buff.ly/WDkFoYK
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Heathrow Airport's third runway delayed for four years until 2039
Heathrow's bosses are understood to have told ministers that the current 2035 deadline is not possible. The third runway project would create 100,000 jobs, the government said.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
Road to Antalya: #COP31 newsletter 6️⃣ weeks out from the next UN Climate Summit, our COP31 newsletter has started up. Between now and 9 Nov, you get several editions before switching to daily updates from COP31 itself mailchi.mp/eciu.net/ro...
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
Outgoing UN chief says polluters have treated atmosphere like an 'open sewer' António Guterres laments world leaders' inaction and says oil and gas firms 'must pay' for climate devastation www.theguardian.com/environment...
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Outgoing UN chief says polluters have treated atmosphere like an ‘open sewer’
António Guterres laments world leaders’ inaction and says oil and gas firms ‘must pay’ for climate devastation
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
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Over 240 million litres of milk lost in record summer heat
Analysis of daily milk delivery data from farms shows record summer heat contributed to an unprecedented impact on UK milk production, costing farmers over 240 million litres, worth over £83 million.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
Why? Supermarkets generally have fixed volume contracts with dairy processors, so any dip in supply can mean milk is diverted towards bottled milk to fulfil contractual obligations
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
Consumers may see: 🥛 not much change for price of milk in supermarkets 🧈 rises in costs for milk-related products like butter and cheese
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
Farmers may have to: 🥛 rely on bought feed over winter 🥛 make difficult choices about ⬇️ herd size to offset ⬆️ feed costs When this happened in 2025, hay prices ⬆️ by over 80% Farmers already producing milk at near or below cost price during the year
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
Over 2️⃣4️⃣0️⃣M litres of milk was lost in this year's record summer heat Grass growth also hit, lost growth enough to feed entire UK cattle herd for 2 months What might this mean for farmers and consumers? (spoiler: price of milk unlikely to be what goes up)
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
El Niño: 1/4 of UK food imports – inc rice, coffee and cocoa – from parts of world most exposed As climate change turbocharges El Niño, up to £17bn of imports are in line of fire eciu.net/media/press...ño-quarter-of-uk-food-imports-including-rice-coffee-and-cocoa-from-parts-of-world-most-exposed
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El Niño: quarter of UK food imports – including rice, coffee and…
As climate change turbocharges El Niño, up to £17bn of UK food imports are in the line of fire [1]
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
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‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak
‘Godzilla-level’ phenomenon is supercharging the climate crisis and will have a huge impact on communities across the world
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
🤯 Temp rise at heart of El Niño in Pacific Ocean has now reached 3.05°C 📍 higher than 3.02°C set in late Nov 2015 (which was higher than in the 150 years of modern records) 📍 most recent forecasts predict a peak of 4.0°C in Novand Dec
Graph shows daily sea surface temperatures for Niño 3.4, highlighting a significant rise, peaking near 30°C in late 2023.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 27/09/2026
Everyone's still talking about climate change, actually It’s clear that the climate agenda, broadly construed, has persisted...the implications of climate change and related energy issues have only become more important for companies and the economy. Justin Worland buff.ly/QR4pZqa
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Everyone's Still Talking About Climate Change, Actually
The conversation is now all about energy security, competitiveness, and affordability.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 26/09/2026
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ECIU @eciu.net · 26/09/2026
A month after Nepal floods, thousands are still missing and families face a long recovery Prime Minister Balendra Shah used his first address to the U.N. General Assembly to highlight the flooding as a warning about the growing climate risks facing the Himalayan region. buff.ly/GiCbger
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ECIU @eciu.net · 26/09/2026
'Worse than the scramble for Oasis tickets': England's sustainable farming funds run out in just six hours Entire £233m budget for 2026 allocated in less than a day, leaving thousands of farmers disappointed www.theguardian.com/environment...
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‘Worse than the scramble for Oasis tickets’: England’s sustainable farming funds run out in just six hours
Entire £233m budget for 2026 allocated in less than a day, leaving thousands of farmers disappointed
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ECIU @eciu.net · 26/09/2026
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Record heat pumps under Boiler upgrade Scheme (BUS) in August: comment
Figures published by the government today show that August saw the highest ever numbers of heat pump vouchers paid under the BUS.
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