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First round of new North Sea oil and gas licences announced by UK Government

THE UK Government has announced 27 new licence offers for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea.

The National (Scotland)

Award of 27 oil and gas licences ‘boost for UK energy security’

An offshore energy trade body welcomed the move but Greenpeace condemned ‘backward-facing policies’.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak to ‘double down’ on anti-green policies in king’s speech

PM will announce a new system for awarding oil and gas exploration licences, and new pro-car legislation, sources say

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Scotland-to-Germany hydrogen pipeline plan accelerated by Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government is accelerating plans for a hydrogen pipeline connecting Scotland to Germany.

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Electrifying offshore platforms targets a tiny fraction of the oil industry's emissions

We are all familiar with the greenhouse gas emissions that come from burning fossil fuels in car engines, central heating systems and power stations. Little discussed is the climate footprint of producing oil and gas in the first place.

The Conversation

Sunak faces further pressure over net zero U-turn after IEA warning

Energy watchdog says countries risks fuelling climate crisis and damaging their economies by rowing back on green policies

The Guardian - UK

Billions in local government pensions invested in fossil fuels, analysis reveals

Environmental campaign groups analysed data gathered through Freedom of Information requests

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Majority of Scots support UK plan to develop Rosebank oil field, poll finds

THE majority of Scots voters back the UK Government’s decision to grant a licence to the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea, a new poll has…

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Sunak’s U-turns make net zero harder and keep bills high, watchdog warns

Climate Change Committee also says rowing back on climate policies has harmed investment into UK

The Guardian - UK

Gordon Brown think tank says Scotland should lead on 'rewiring' UK energy grid

GORDON Brown’s think tank has insisted Scotland should lead efforts to “rewire” the UK’s electricity grid as renewable energy expands.

The National (Scotland)

Frans Timmermans urges European left to unite against right’s climate backlash

Dutch politician and former EU deputy criticises ‘astonishing’ policy U-turns by countries including UK

The Guardian - UK

Dear Keir Starmer: here’s what you should know about Sunak’s attack on climate policy – he lied and lied

He says costs will fall on the poor, but that’s a choice made by his government , says Fiona Harvey, an environment editor at the Guardian

The Guardian - UK

How Tories’ green hostility will hinder a future Labour government

Experts say current policies will make it tougher for Keir Starmer to mend UK’s economy and climate goals

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‘Detached from reality’: anger as Rishi Sunak plans to restrict solar panels

Climate campaigners dismiss government argument that move will improve food security

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Building firms tell Sunak undoing green policies will hit housing investment

More than 100 leading companies urge PM to reinstate net zero measures to avoid hardship for many

The Guardian - UK

Ministers ‘misrepresented’ UK climate advisory body, say scientists

Government challenged to explain claim that UK will need 25% of energy to come from fossil fuels in 2050

The Guardian - UK

UK oil and gas sector ‘must do more’ to meet 2030 emissions target

North Sea regulator’s warning casts further doubt on Britain meeting its legally binding climate targets

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Firms will hesitate to invest in UK after Sunak’s climate U-turns, says Mark Carney

Former Bank of England governor says businesses prioritise countries with clean power and consistent strategies

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The Independent UK

UK moving in ‘reverse gear’ in global race for green growth, think-tank warns

Rishi Sunak’s recent rollback of some net-zero policies makes the UK an outlier, new report suggests

The National (Scotland)

Chris Packham issues legal challenge against Rishi Sunak

'The ball is in your court, Prime Minister'

The Independent UK

Chris Packham issues legal challenge to PM over delay to net-zero policies

The naturalist and TV presenter said Rishi Sunak failed to consult the public, his own climate advisers and Parliament.

The Conversation

Rosebank shows the UK's offshore oil regulator no longer serves the public good

In a four-line statement announcing the approval of the new Rosebank oil field 80 miles west of Shetland, the UK’s offshore oil and gas regulator showed its mission no longer serves the public good.

The Independent UK

Putting off decarbonisation makes achieving net zero harder, says IPCC chief

Experts said mitigating climate change would cost far less than dealing with its impacts.

The Guardian - UK

Slow route to net zero will worsen global climate crisis, IPCC chief warns

Even if the 2050 goal is still met, postponing action – as the UK has done – will cause more heat and damage

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak needs to rally his flagging Conservatives. He hopes a dash of populism will do the trick

Britain's governing Conservative Party is gathering for its annual conference

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