COP26: Deal to end public funding for unabated fossil fuels by 2022
More than 20 countries and institutions have committed to ending international public finance for unabated coal, oil and gas by the end of 2022.
COP26: Campaigners challenge Rishi Sunak on fossil fuels as he announces a “rewiring” of global finance
Climate activists were prevented from attending a speech by Rishi Sunak at the COP26 conference after questioning him on tax breaks for fossil fuels.
UKOG Dunsfold drilling site would have “adverse impacts” on “highly valued landscape”, day 2 of inquiry told
UKOG’s proposed gas drilling site near Dunsfold in Surrey would have “direct adverse impacts” on a “highly valued landscape”, a public inquiry heard today.
Dunsfold drilling inquiry – what to watch
Plans to drill for gas near the Surrey village of Dunsfold come under scrutiny at a public inquiry opening tomorrow (Tuesday 27 July 2021).
UKOG’s Dunsfold appeal to be held online – more details
The public inquiry into plans to explore for gas near the Surrey village of Dunsfold is to be held virtually, the Planning Inspectorate has confirmed.
Second consultation on UKOG’s Isle of Wight drilling plans
A second consultation began today on plans by UK Oil & Gas to drill for oil at Arreton on the Isle of Wight.
Comments invited on UKOG’s Isle of Wight drilling plans
A public consultation into plans by UK Oil & Gas to explore for oil at Arreton on the Isle of Wight has opened.
Court date set for legal challenge over oil and gas clean-up costs
A legal challenge against the oil and gas industry regulator will be heard at the High Court next month (July 2020).
No decision on UKOG’s Isle of Wight drilling plans during coronavirus outbreak
Frack Free Isle of Wight has welcomed news that the island’s council has halted all planning decisions during the covid-19 outbreak.
Spending watchdog investigates costs of fracking
The potential cost to the public of decommissioning fracking sites is to be investigated by the government’s spending watchdog.
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