MPs launch inquiry into climate assembly report
MPs have promised to monitor how quickly the government implements recommendations of the UK’s citizens’ assembly on climate change.
Covid-19 recovery must not lock in carbon emissions or climate risks – government adviser
The UK has “once-in-a lifetime opportunity” to move to a low-carbon future and stimulate the economy after the Covid-19 outbreak, the government’s climate adviser said today.
Don’t bail out fossil fuels in Covid recovery – UK Climate Assembly members
The UK’s Climate Assembly has said government plans for economic recovery from the coronavirus outbreak should also help achieve net zero carbon emissions.
Union Jack promotes “green credentials” of West Newton
The amount of carbon that would be emitted during any future oil production at West Newton in East Yorkshire would be smaller than the UK onshore average, according to the conclusions of a study announced today.
Penalise carbon polluters in oil and gas industry – anti-fracking campaigners
Life must be made difficult for oil and gas companies that increase – or fail to reduce – carbon emissions, Lancashire anti-fracking campaigners have argued.
Baroness introduces bill to ban fracking and hydrocarbon licensing
A peer is seeking to change the law to ban fracking and the licensing of oil and gas exploration.
“Serious threat to oil and gas industry’s social licence” – OGA chairman
Oil and gas companies have been warned by their regulator to stop “navel gazing” and do much more to solve the challenges of climate change.
UKOG unveils Isle of Wight drilling plans
UK Oil & Gas revealed details today of two proposed oil exploration sites on the Isle of Wight.
“UK fracking debate likely to stay deadlocked as neither side makes a compelling case” – new research
Campaigners for and against fracking are failing to deliver a decisive blow to their opponents, according to a new study.
Net zero carbon emissions by 2050 – government climate advisors
The UK should phase out greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) said today.
