“Tidal power has the potential to contribute significantly to Britain’s energy security and provide clean energy and predictable clean energy, as part of a diverse mix,” British Energy Secretary Ed Davey said at an investment conference in London. In September, the British government launched its so-called Paris 2015 document ahead of next year’s international climate summit in France, describing how acting now on cutting greenhouse gas emissions can help deter future climate disasters. The government said the document shows how it’s giving “a decisive political signal” that the future of energy is low-carbon. Government data show renewable energy’s share in electricity generation increased 7 percent year-on-year to 19.4 percent. The use of fossil fuels in general has declined, with coal’s share falling 3.7 percent to 37.1 percent. The […]