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.
“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.
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.
“UK climate policy on a precipice” – report warns
Delays and U-turns on the climate by the last government have left the UK “overly reliant on expensive fossil fuels”, a new report argues this morning.
Top award for lawyer in landmark legal challenge on oil emissions
The lawyer representing campaigners behind a landmark judgement at the Supreme Court this year has won a major award.
Shell wins appeal over landmark climate judgement
A landmark ruling requiring Shell to cuts its carbon emissions has been overturned.
PM commits to 81% cut in UK emissions by 2035
Keir Starmer has confirmed that the UK will cut carbon emissions by 81% by 2035.
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.
Chancellor confirms increase in oil and gas windfall tax
The UK’s first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, confirmed in her budget today that the windfall tax on oil and gas profits will be increased.
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