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Oil giant threatens to stop UK investment if North Sea drilling is denied

Andy Burnham noted that he would adopt a ‘pragmatic’ approach towards North Sea oil and gas ahead of pending rulings on Jackdaw and Rosebank

The Independent UK · 8h ago

Christian protesters stage vigil at Labour Conference to oppose to Rosebank expansion

CHRISTIAN protesters have staged a vigil outside the Labour Party Conference to urge the government to reject Rosebank

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

Why nearly 600 experts are demanding Andy Burnham halt new North Sea drilling

ALMOST 600 climate scientists, health professionals and conservationists are making fresh calls for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reject…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

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Hundreds of experts urge Burnham to reject new North Sea drilling days before PM meets Trump for the first time

Almost 600 climate scientists, health professionals and conservationists have warned against approving the Rosebank oil field

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say

Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling next week, as ministers also consider approval for Rosebank oilfield

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

Climate damage would obliterate any economic benefits of new North Sea fields, analysis shows

Exclusive: Economic harm of CO2 pollution from Rosebank and Jackdaw forecast to far outweigh any boost to UK

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Can Burnham justify giving the go ahead to oil drilling? Yes, but these must be the conditions

Carbon capture and storage could make the Rosebank site compatible with UK net zero commitments – if its owners are willing to pay the price, says economist Michael Jacobs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

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More MPs join crossparty campaign urging Andy Burnham to reject Rosebank

MORE MPs have joined a crossparty campaign calling on Andy Burnham to reject Rosebank as pressure grows on the Prime Minister over the controversial…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21

SNP MP sparks debate as he calls on UK to reject new Scottish oil field

A SENIOR SNP MP has come out against a controversial proposed oil field, igniting debate within his party over its position on fossil fuels.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

Do Scotland's 'genuinely tiny' emissions matter? Top scientist weighs in

SCOTLAND’S carbon emissions must be taken seriously even though they are “genuinely tiny in global terms”, according to a top climate…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

Green industrialist Dale Vince backs new North Sea drilling in surprise U-turn

GREEN energy tycoon Dale Vince has backed the approval of the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

Green energy tycoon Dale Vince backs new North Sea drilling months after claiming it would be a ‘betrayal’

The green energy boss previously said the new North Sea drilling would be a ‘betrayal’ if given the green light by the government

The Independent UK · Aug 18

UK Government to delay North Sea oil and gas decision over 'optics' concerns

ANDY Burnham is expected to delay the decision on two new North Sea oil and gas projects in Scotland due to concerns over the “optics” of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

'Giant climate warning' to Andy Burnham appears on ashes of major wildfire

A “GIANT climate warning” to Andy Burnham has been painted onto a mountainside scorched by wildfires, as a decision on new oil and gas in the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

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Euronews · Aug 17

'Our house is on fire, Andy': Activists send stark message to PM over new oil and gas drilling

A Welsh hillside scorched by wildfire has been used as the canvas for a new piece of art.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling

Robert Smith, Olly Alexander and Paris Paloma also among signatories to letter saying exploitation of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields defies climate reality

The Independent UK · Aug 15

PM urged to stick to spirit of Labour manifesto and reject Jackdaw and Rosebank

The plea to Andy Burnham comes from campaigners at Stop Climate Chaos Scotland.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Tuesday briefing: To drill or not to drill – Burnham’s first big climate test

In today’s newsletter: As we enter our fifth summer heatwave, Andy Burnham’s government is looking at what the UK should do with its remaining North Sea oil and gas

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling

Labour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and don’t fully recognise voters’ climate concerns

The Times of India · Jul 30

UK PM Burnham says he told Trump UK would take 'pragmatic approach' on North Sea oil

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled a more "pragmatic approach" towards North Sea oil and gas, saying Britain "can't ignore" the region's energy resources while people are struggling with high costs. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Burnham had told him the UK would "open up…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Energy Secretary in 'constructive' talks with North Sea bosses

THE UK’s new Energy Secretary held “constructive” talks with industry leaders as she visited Aberdeen just days after being appointed to the…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Who is Miatta Fahnbulleh, the radical-thinking new UK energy secretary?

Selection of economist formerly at helm of green thinktank marks continuation of decarbonising Miliband era

The National (Scotland) · Jul 20

Arthur’s Seat, the Cairngorms and Scotland’s escalating climate emergency

CLIMATE change in Scotland is no longer a future threat but a present danger, campaigners have warned, as wildfires around Arthur’s Seat and the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13

UK Government 'poised to approve drilling of North Sea's Jackdaw gas field'

ENERGY Secretary Ed Miliband is poised to approve development of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea – but not the Rosebank oil field ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7

SNP MSP breaks with Scottish Government on Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields

AN SNP MSP has broken with his party, calling for the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields to be approved by the UK Government ...

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