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New North Sea oil projects insignificant for UK energy independence, says non-profit
11 months, 2 weeks ago

New North Sea oil projects insignificant for UK energy independence, says non-profit

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The government’s claim of bolstering the UK’s energy security through new licenses “doesn’t stand up to scrutiny”, the research …

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Activists disrupt energy conference in protest over Rosebank oil field approval
1 year, 1 month ago

Activists disrupt energy conference in protest over Rosebank oil field approval

The Independent  

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Ex-minister says 'enough is enough' as she becomes first Tory MP to declare submitting no-confidence letter in Rishi Sunak after PM sacks Suella Braverman and brings back David Cameron with host of ce
1 year, 1 month ago

Ex-minister says 'enough is enough' as she becomes first Tory MP to declare submitting no-confidence letter in Rishi Sunak after PM sacks Suella Braverman and brings back David Cameron with host of ce

Daily Mail  

The Tory revolt kicked off tonight as an ex-minister became the first to declare publicly she has submitted a no-confidence letter in Rishi Sunak. Dame Andrea Jenkyns posted a copy of her letter to the 1922 committee chair on social media as she said 'enough is enough' after the PM's reshuffle Other MPs have been highly critical of the moves, …

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PM accused of ‘pandering’ to corporate interests over new oil and gas licences
1 year, 1 month ago

PM accused of ‘pandering’ to corporate interests over new oil and gas licences

The Independent  

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Explained | What is the row over UK’s Rosebank oil field?
1 year, 2 months ago

Explained | What is the row over UK’s Rosebank oil field?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Angering enivronmental activists across United Kingdom, the British government okayed one of the country’s biggest new oil and gas projects —the North Sea Rosebank field— on September 27. While initially questioning Equinor about the environmental impact of the project, the North Sea Transition Authority — UK’s oil and gas regulator— okayed the project after considering the …

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Green New Deal protesters disrupt Labour conference
1 year, 2 months ago

Green New Deal protesters disrupt Labour conference

The Independent  

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Developing Rosebank oil field ‘wrong decision’, says Scottish First Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

Developing Rosebank oil field ‘wrong decision’, says Scottish First Minister

The Independent  

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Britain approves new North Sea oil drilling in welcome news for the industry but not activists
1 year, 2 months ago

Britain approves new North Sea oil drilling in welcome news for the industry but not activists

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for a major oil and gas project in the North Sea, ignoring warnings from scientists and the United Nations that countries must stop developing new fossil fuel resources if the world is to avoid catastrophic climate change. “Energy security and cheaper bills aren’t delivered by allowing highly subsidized, foreign-owned fossil fuel giants …

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New North Sea oil field Rosebank to deliver billions for the Treasury
1 year, 2 months ago

New North Sea oil field Rosebank to deliver billions for the Treasury

The Telegraph  

However, the project’s approval sparked an immediate backlash from climate campaigners who argue new oil projects are incompatible with Britain’s climate goals. Speaking on Radio 4’s PM programme, the former environment minister said of Rosebank: “It just trashes the UK’s reputation as a reliable, grown up member of the global community, it’s done us immeasurable harm.” At its peak, the …

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New oil field 'in doubt' over Labour's proposed ban, industry sources warn
1 year, 6 months ago

New oil field 'in doubt' over Labour's proposed ban, industry sources warn

The Telegraph  

A major oil-drilling project in the North Sea worth up to £24 billion to the economy could be abandoned after Labour announced it would halt all new drilling licences if it wins the next election, industry sources claim. Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to end new fossil fuel projects “represents a real danger to the energy security of the UK today” …

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Rishi Sunak asked ‘how can you look your daughter in the eye’ over climate pledges
1 year, 7 months ago

Rishi Sunak asked ‘how can you look your daughter in the eye’ over climate pledges

The Independent  

Rishi Sunak was asked how he could “look his daughter in the eye” if he allows a major North Sea oilfield to be developed. The prime minister, who has previously said his daughter is the “climate change champion” in his house, was challenged by Green Party MP Caroline Lucas at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday. Ms Lucas said the project …

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Proposed oil field will have lowest possible carbon footprint, vows developer
2 years, 4 months ago

Proposed oil field will have lowest possible carbon footprint, vows developer

The Independent  

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