Campaigners take fossil fuel climate challenge to Supreme Court
The climate impact of using fossil fuels must be assessed before any decision is made on production plans, a landmark challenge at the Supreme Court argued today.
Pictures: Campaigners gather outside Supreme Court for landmark legal challenge
Opponents of oil production at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey gathered outside the Supreme Court this morning for the start of a legal challenge that will have major implications for new fossil fuel projects.
Key facts on landmark legal challenge over climate impact of oil extraction
A landmark legal challenge that will shape future decisions on fossil fuel developments comes to the UK’s highest court next week.
Summer 2023 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in summer 2023 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
N Kelsey oil plans “clear and obvious conflict” with UK climate commitments – expert
The plan to drill for oil near the Lincolnshire village of North Kelsey conflicts with the UK’s international commitments to tackle climate change, a leading scientist has warned.
UK risks missing out on net zero opportunities, says CCC
Net zero could create hundreds of thousands of new green jobs – but stronger government support is needed, a briefing said today.
Cumbrian coal mine company intervenes in Supreme Court challenge over Horse Hill oil production
A landmark legal case on the climate impacts of onshore oil production, to be heard by the Supreme Court in June, could threaten plans for a controversial new coal mine in Cumbria – as well as other fossil fuel developments.
New parliamentary committee seeks views on net zero priorities
The group of MPs who will scrutinise the government on cutting emissions and securing energy is asking for advice on its work programme.
April 2023 headlines
Keep up to date with April 2023’s news with our digest of daily updated headlines about the business, regulation and campaigns around UK fracking, shale, and onshore oil and gas. Click here for headlines from previous months. Please let us know if we’ve missed something important contact@DrillOrDrop.com Friday 28 April […]
Government admits climate policies don’t meet emissions targets
UK policies to cut carbon emissions fall short of national and international commitments, the government admitted today.
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