Scotland loses UK lead in cutting carbon emissions, says CCC
Scotland’s progress on carbon-cutting targets has largely stalled, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has concluded.
Government dismisses calls to make fracking moratorium U-turn proof
A government minister has dismissed calls to put the moratorium on fracking in England into law.
2019 manifesto is Conservative mandate – new PM
The new prime minister has said he will deliver on the promises in the 2019 Conservative election manifesto.
Government will not appeal against legal ruling that net zero strategy is unlawful
The government has confirmed it will not appeal against the High Court ruling that its Net Zero Strategy is unlawful.
Reaction to fracking go-ahead
Some politicians, campaign groups and residents have reacted with anger at the official lifting of the moratorium on fracking in England. But two leading shale gas companies have welcomed today’s announcement.
CCC warns of climate risk to investment in fracking
The government’s climate advisor has warned about the risks of investing in fracking.
UK climate policies “on track to deliver legally-binding carbon cuts”, government tells court
The UK strategy for cutting greenhouse gas emissions could exceed targets set by parliament, government lawyers told the High Court today.
Ministers “still talking” about whether to abandon Cuadrilla’s fracking wells
Government appeared to be considering a u-turn this afternoon on the order to Cuadrilla to plug and abandon its shale gas wells at Preston New Road near Blackpool.
Government stands firm on fracking moratorium
The government has restated its support for the moratorium on fracking in England.
Autumn 2021 diary updated
DrillOrDrop’s updated diary of events in autumn 2021 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
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