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Burnham approves Jackdaw – and Labour’s unity on climate action is imperilled with the stroke of a pen | Zoe Williams

This foolish decision undermines hopes that this government will take the necessary steps the climate crisis demands When the news broke that the UK…

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According to The Guardian, this foolish decision undermines hopes that this government will take the necessary steps the climate crisis demands When the news broke that the UK government had approved the Jackdaw gasfield, I was at a Guardian climate event at the Royal Geographical Society.

Appropriately, the theme suggested by readers was what can the public actually do in the face of what feels like paralysing climate doom?

This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jackdaw, Labour and Zoe Williams.

Why it matters

Environmental stories like this can have long-term consequences for ecosystems, communities and climate policy.

Key details

Location
United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by
The Guardian
First reported
Key names
Jackdaw, Labour, Zoe Williams, UK
Section
Environment

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