“New fossil fuel investment is moral and economic madness” – UN sec gen’s final warning
Investing in new fossil fuel infrastructure is moral and economic madness, the UN secretary general said today.
Challenge to government funding of Mozambique gas project goes to Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal will decide whether ministers acted lawfully in agreeing $1.15 billion of financing for a liquified natural gas project in Mozambique, it was confirmed this afternoon.
Judges split over government decision to fund Mozambique gas project
Two judges have disagreed in what could be a landmark case over whether the UK government acted lawfully in approving $1.15bn financing for a liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique.
Government stands firm on fracking moratorium
The government has restated its support for the moratorium on fracking in England.
“No new fossil fuel projects compatible with stable climate” – campaign group
Opponents of fossil fuel developments in southern England have described the government’s climate criteria for future oil and gas licences as “inherently flawed”.
Medical leaders urge ministers to end new oil and gas exploration
Medical leaders have called on the UK government to halt new oil and gas exploration to avoid further damage to the nation’s health.
Peers defeat government anti-protest laws
Controversial government plans to crack down on protests have been defeated by peers in a series of late night votes.
Government launches climate checklist for future oil and gas projects
The UK government is seeking views on new climate criteria that oil and gas projects must meet to be approved.
Government sued over $1.15bn funding for Mozambique gas scheme
A legal challenge to the decision by the UK government to approve $1.15bn funding for a liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique began at the High Court in London today.
No UK fossil fuel subsidies should be classed as “efficient” – Climate Change Committee
The government’s climate advisor has addressed possible loopholes in the COP26 agreement on phasing out fossil fuel subsidies.
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