Council worked for oil company on Biscathorpe production bid
A council which declared a climate state of emergency was paid by an oil company in its latest bid for long-term production.
Egdon submits first assessment of climate impact of onshore oil
A landmark legal judgement on the climate impact of onshore oil has forced the UK’s first ever formal assessment of carbon emissions from burning hydrocarbons.
Review of 2024: landmark judgement sparks tumult for onshore oil and gas
In 2024 the country’s highest court ruled on the climate impact of UK onshore oil and gas production, with tumultuous results for the industry.
Shell wins appeal over landmark climate judgement
A landmark ruling requiring Shell to cuts its carbon emissions has been overturned.
No appeal against Cumbria coal mine judgement
The company behind plans to build a new coal mine in Cumbria has not lodged an appeal against last month’s High Court decision to strike down planning permission.
Council prepared to enforce restoration of mothballed oil site
Council planners are “in active dialogue” with an oil company over restoring the mothballed exploration site at Broadford Bridge in West Sussex.
End of the line for Broadford Bridge?
A mothballed oil exploration site in West Sussex looks is if must now be restored to farmland.
UK fracking landscapes feature in new photo book
A book of photographs documenting landscapes in UK shale gas regions is due to be published in the autumn.
January 2025 date for Balcombe well test challenge
The latest legal challenge against testing an exploratory oil well at Balcombe in West Sussex will be heard in January 2025.
Balcombe villagers head to appeal court
A judge has granted residents of Balcombe in West Sussex the right to challenge a High Court decision to allow oil exploration in their village.
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