Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners
Move signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea industry but threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentials The Jackdaw gasfield will be given…
The Guardian reports: Move signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea industry but threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentials The Jackdaw gasfield will be given the go-ahead on Wednesday, in a move that signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea fossil fuel industry but threatens to trigger a row with climate campaigners and Labour MPs.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jackdaw North Sea, Andy Burnham and North Sea.
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Developments affecting the environment are closely tied to public health, economies and how communities prepare for change.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Jackdaw North Sea, Andy Burnham, North Sea, Labour MPs
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- Environment
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