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All the evidence against the UK’s plans to expand oil and gas drilling

The UK will extract as much oil and gas from the North Sea as possible, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday as he announced more than 100 new drilling licenses. Only a few days earlier, United Nations chief António Guterres declared that record heat and extreme weather signalled a…

The Conversation · Aug 2, 2023

Shared horse and human burials show how deeply the vikings cared for their animal companions

Is your pet part of the family? That’s nothing new. Archeological evidence exists to suggest that the vikings held their own animals in high – even intimate – regard, taking them with them on voyages. Earlier this year, scientific evidence found for the first time that – as early as…

The Conversation · Aug 2, 2023

Does the UK need more North Sea oil and gas?

Rishi Sunak’s announcement that he will allow more drilling in the North Sea has led to new questions over the future of UK energy policy.

The Week · Aug 2, 2023

Dismay as Rishi Sunak vows to ‘max out’ UK fossil fuel reserves

Prime minister unveils plan to authorise more than 100 new North Sea licences on visit to Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023

Sunak: UK should ‘max out’ developments in North Sea oil and gas

The Prime Minister said the move was best for energy security, the UK economy and the environment.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

The Guardian view on new North Sea drilling: misreading the mood

Editorial: Rishi Sunak’s decision to mothball his green commitments risks doing no good to anyone, including the Tory party

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023

FACT CHECK: Claim that more North Sea oil will 'drive down energy prices'

Claim: “Putin has weaponised energy supplies, causing household bills to soar… I’m taking action to drive down energy prices” – PM Rishi…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023

UK must 'max out' North Sea oil and gas to go green, Tory minister claims

THE Government’s plans to “max out” North Sea oil and gas reserves poses “no contradiction” to its stated green ambitions, a minister has…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023

In pictures: Rishi Sunak visits Shell gas plant during visit to Scotland

RISHI Sunak has paid a visit to Scotland after the UK Government announced it would grant hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023

Tugs tow burning cargo ship to new location on North Sea while salvage crews ponder next steps

The Dutch government says that a cargo ship carrying thousands of cars that has been burning on the North Sea for nearly a week has been towed further from the Dutch coast

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023