Keep block on fracking and cut onshore emissions – climate advisor
The government’s climate advisor has said the moratorium on fracking in England should not be lifted without an “in-depth” climate review.
Campaigners call for tougher rules on methane releases from onshore oil and gas
The government risks undermining its goals to cut methane emissions without stricter regulations on onshore oil and gas operations, environmental campaigners have argued.
Appeal court cuts prison sentences for six climate activists
Six Just Stop Oil protesters, including the group’s co-founder, had their prison sentences reduced by the Court of Appeal this morning.
Steep fall in oil and gas use needed to cut emissions, says climate advisor
The UK must swap oil and gas for clean electricity to meet its next set of carbon reduction targets, the government’s climate advisor said today.
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.
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.
“Expansion of fossil fuel production not in line with net zero” – CCC
Government advisors have accused ministers of lacking leadership on climate change and sending conflicting messages on fossil fuels.
Cuadrilla back in the red, value of shale gas assets to be cut
Cuadrilla’s Australian owner is to cut the value of UK shale gas exploration assets, following the reinstatement of the moratorium on fracking in England last year.
IGas cuts value of shale assets and opts not to sue government over fracking moratorium
One of the UK’s leading would-be fracking companies appears to be turning away from shale gas.
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