Election 24: Tories keep fracking moratorium
The Conservatives have committed in their election manifesto to keeping the moratorium on fracking in England.
Voters urge to send climate message in “pivotal election”
Environmental organisations have said the general election, called for 4 July 2024, must be a “gamechanger” for people and the planet.
Cuadrilla cuts value of oil and gas assets
The only company to frack horizontal shale gas wells onshore in the UK has cut the value of its exploration assets.
Spending doubles at Cuadrilla but no plans for future “substantive expenditure”
Cuadrilla’s Australian owner spent more than £0.75m in six months in the UK in 2023, more than double the amount in the previous year. But the company has no plans for future “substantive expenditure” on UK shale gas.
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November 2023 headlines
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Emissions targets harder to reach after PM rollback on fossil fuel cars and boilers – CCC
Rishi Sunak’s delay to decarbonisation of buildings and vehicles will make it harder for the UK to meet its emissions targets, the government’s climate advisor said this afternoon.
October 2023 headlines
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Reaction to Rishi Sunak climate policy shift
Rishi Sunak’s delays to net zero targets have divided his party, united industry with environment and attracted criticism from the government’s climate advisor.
New energy secretary
Claire Coutinho has been appointed the new secretary of state for energy and net zero.
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