Fossil fuel extraction plans “vastly exceed” safe climate limits – UN
Fossil fuel production planned by national governments “vastly exceeds” the limit needed to keep global temperatures at safe levels, the United Nations said today.
Ruth Hayhurst
Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
Breaking: Isle of Wight oil drilling plans blocked
Proposals to explore for oil near the village of Arreton on the Isle of Wight were refused this evening.
Government plans for low carbon heat “lack ambition”, say critics
Government proposals to encourage low carbon heating systems are good but not good enough, critics said today.
Autumn 2021 diary updated
DrillOrDrop’s updated diary of events in autumn 2021 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Island’s environment leader opposes UKOG oil drilling plans at Arreton
The councillor responsible for environmental issues on the Isle of Wight has come out against plans to drill for oil, due to be decided tomorrow.
IGas announces solar partnership
The oil and gas company, IGas, has continued its move into alternative energies with an announcement of plans to build solar farms.
Climate camp at proposed gas drilling site in Surrey
Opponents of fossil fuel extraction in Surrey have set up a climate camp on land proposed for gas exploration.
Rapid cuts to methane leaks at oil and gas sites needed to meet climate targets – IEA
Cutting methane emissions from oil and gas sites is vital to limiting global warming to 1.5C, the International Energy Agency said today.
West Newton looks at reservoir stimulation treatments to make wells flow
Well tests at Rathlin Energy’s exploration sites in East Yorkshire recovered oil and gas but did not achieve sustained flow rates, it was revealed today.
Officials back Isle of Wight oil drilling at Arreton – “economic benefits outweigh environmental harm”
Proposals to explore for oil on farmland on the Isle of Wight have been supported by council planners despite potential environmental harm.
