Molly is the Section Editor (Policy) at Carbon Brief. Molly holds a BA in English literature from Brunel University. She was previously UK editor at Solar Media, where she covered the energy transition, managing Current± and Solar Power Portal. Prior to this, she was senior editor for the energy sector at Verdict Media.
UN Climate Change Conference 2026: Latest global climate talks end with little progress amid deep political tensions
Two weeks of tense UN climate talks in Bonn, Germany, have produced few tangible outcomes as diplomats faced “gridlock”.
June 23, 2026
Factcheck: Why expensive gas – not net-zero – is keeping UK electricity prices so high
The UK’s high electricity prices have become intensely political, with competing claims over the cause of rocketing bills and how best to get them down.
May 21, 2025
‘Significant shift’ away from coal as most new steelmaking is now electric
GEM’s annual “Pedal to the Metal” report reveals that 93% of new steelmaking capacity announced thus far in 2024 promises to use lower emission electric arc furnaces (EAFs).
July 24, 2024
Wind and solar are ‘fastest-growing electricity sources in history’
Wind and solar are growing faster than any other sources of electricity in history, according to new analysis from thinktank Ember.
May 9, 2024
Analysis: Surge in heat pumps and solar drives record for UK homes in 2023
The installation of solar panels and heat pumps in UK homes soared in 2023, driving the country to its highest-ever level of domestic low-carbon technology upgrades.
January 24, 2024
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








