Dr Simon Evans is the deputy editor and policy editor for Carbon Brief. Simon covers climate and energy policy. He holds a PhD in biochemistry from Bristol University and previously studied chemistry at Oxford University. He worked for environment journal The ENDS Report for six years, covering topics including climate science and air pollution.
In-depth Q&A: What do Rishi Sunak’s U-turns mean for UK climate policy?
In a shock announcement, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak revealed earlier this week plans to abandon or delay core parts of his government’s climate strategy.
September 26, 2023
UK renewables still cheaper than gas, despite auction setback for offshore wind
A UK government auction has secured just 3.7 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable capacity – only a third of the total last year – and failed to contract any new offshore wind.
September 13, 2023
Renewables will be world’s top electricity source within three years, IEA data reveals
Renewables will cover almost all of global electricity demand growth out to 2025, becoming the world’s top source of electricity within three years, new figures reveal.
February 8, 2023
Russia’s war means fossil fuels will peak within five years, IEA says
Fossil fuel use will peak within five years, says the World Energy Outlook 2022 from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
November 1, 2022
New fossil fuels ‘incompatible’ with 1.5C goal, comprehensive analysis finds
There is a “large consensus” across all published studies that developing new oil and gas fields is “incompatible” with the 1.5C target, a new report says.
October 26, 2022
Why UK energy bills are soaring to record highs – and how to cut them
In this article, Carbon Brief sets out how and why UK household energy bills are due to reach historically unprecedented levels this winter, shows how the gas-fuelled increase in bills will push household energy costs towards £200bn and looks at the options to manage the crisis.
August 17, 2022