A net zero emissions plan for the UK
Dave Elliott examines the Committee on Climate Change's "belt and braces" approach in-depth
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Dave Elliott is an emeritus professor of technology policy at the Open University, UK, where he has pioneered courses and research in renewable-energy policy and technological innovation. Since retirement he has devoted himself to teaching on a range of MSc courses on energy around the UK and writing books such as the IOP ebook Renewables: a Review of Sustainable Energy Supply Options. Dave is a physicist by training and worked for the UK Atomic Energy Authority before turning his attention to renewable energy. He blogs at renewnatta.wordpress.com, e-mail david.elliott@open.ac.uk
Dave Elliott examines the Committee on Climate Change's "belt and braces" approach in-depth
Hydro is at a crossroads, says Dave Elliott, and there are plenty of technical options on the agenda to enliven the strategic debate
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The European Commission’s new approach means pushing nearly all the policy and technology buttons, says Dave Elliott