Campaigners launch new methane legal action
The campaign group which won a landmark Supreme Court ruling over the climate impact of onshore oil and gas has launched a new legal action over methane emissions from the industry.
UK pulls $1.15bn support for Mozambique gas project
The UK government has withdrawn $1.15bn (£870m) support for a controversial gas project in Mozambique.
Campaigners welcome new guidance on climate impact of oil and gas production
New government guidance on assessing carbon emissions from oil and gas production has been welcomed by environmental campaigners.
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.
Weekend of action calls for oil and gas phase out
Hundreds of people are expected to join marches across the UK this weekend as part of a global call for a rapid phase out of fossil fuels.
July 2023 headlines
Keep up to date with July 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.
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.
MPs call for ban on oil and gas industry flaring by 2025
A cross-party committee of MPs has called for flaring on UK oil and gas fields to be banned in the next two years.
Edinburgh council votes for fossil fuel divestment
Councillors in Edinburgh voted this afternoon for an end to investments in fossil fuel companies by the £8+ billion Lothian Pension Fund.
COP27: “Global dash for gas threatens climate goals”
International efforts to replace gas supplies from Russia threaten the 1.5˚C warming limit, new analysis has shown.
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