Every article starts with a direct answer
We state the main finding before examining the evidence. We avoid using one number to make a larger claim than it supports.
Primary sources and clear dates
We favour official statistical publications, regulator datasets, technical annexes and documented research methods. We link to original sources and display the date of publication or review. We label industry claims and think-tank models as such.
Different measures are not interchangeable
Installed generating capacity is not firm capacity. A wholesale electricity price is not a household tariff. Domestic extraction emissions are not full lifecycle emissions. Territorial greenhouse gases are not the same as those embodied in UK consumption. We explain definitions before making comparisons.
Opposing explanations and uncertainty
On contested questions we explain the strongest relevant counter-evidence, alternative assumptions and uncertainties. We do not treat opposing viewpoints as equivalent where evidence quality differs. Forecasts must be labelled as forecasts.
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