‘Climate vandalism’: Jackdaw gasfield approval condemned
Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield.
The Guardian reports: Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield.
Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of living crisis. But there could be a significant victory for green activists when it comes to the much larger Rosebank oilfield, with the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, leaning towards rejecting approval.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jackdaw, UK and Rosebank.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- The Guardian
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- Jackdaw, UK, Rosebank, Miatta Fahnbulleh
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- Environment
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