Surrey earthquake swarm may be linked to oil operations – new study
More than 150 small earthquakes in Surrey in 2018 and 2019 might have been triggered by oil operations, according to a new study, published today.
“Full and fair assessment” of climate emissions would rule out new oil and gas – campaigner
The campaigner behind last year’s Supreme Court judgement on climate emissions has called for strict new rules that would prevent most future oil and gas extraction.
Emissions campaigner named as climate leader
Sarah Finch, the campaigner who won a landmark victory on carbon emissions at the Supreme Court earlier this year, has been named by TIME magazine as one of the 100 most innovative leaders driving action on climate change.
UK advised to cut carbon emissions by 81% by 2035
The UK should cut its carbon emissions by 81% by 2035, the government’s climate advisor said today.
Updated: Council will not defend Wressle expansion challenge
The council that approved plans for expansion of the Wressle oil and gas site near Scunthorpe will not defend a legal challenge, it was reported this morning.
Campaigner warns of legal challenge over expansion of North Lincs oil and gas site
An environmental activist has threatened legal action over the expansion of the Wressle oil and gas site near Scunthorpe.
New head of CCC announced
The head of the energy industry’s trade organisation has been picked to lead the government’s independent climate advisor, it was announced today.
Burniston drilling meeting – key points and reaction
More than 100 people braved torrential rain to attend an information meeting and exhibition about plans for gas exploration at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
Key messages from today’s Supreme Court judgement
Today’s judgement in the challenge against oil production at Horse Hill has clarified the law on what must be considered when councils decide on fossil fuel planning applications.
Northern Ireland to ban fracking and onshore oil and gas operations
All onshore petroleum operations, including fracking, are to be banned in Northern Ireland and no new licences will be granted from now on, it was announced today.
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