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- Greenpeace argues European-backed projects hamper countries’ ability to decarbonise their own economies
- Activists warn new designation for projects such as pipelines threatens US wetlands and waters
- Fossil fuel industry accused of seeking special treatment over oilfield emissions Tue, 18 Feb 25, 5:00pmLobbyists argued it was unfair for their industry to be treated the same as others as end product – oil and gas – inevitably produced emissions
- Keir Starmer’s nuclear reactors won’t be small, cheap or popular | Letters Mon, 17 Feb 25, 4:10amDavid Elliott and Arthur Stansfield on Labour’s plans for expanding nuclear power plants
- Thirteen more oil and gas licences could be cancelled after Rosebank court ruling Fri, 14 Feb 25, 4:15amExclusive: Future of further projects uncertain after Rosebank and Jackdaw licences were found to have been unlawfully granted
- China’s coal power habit undercuts ‘unprecedented pace’ of clean energy Thu, 13 Feb 25, 1:11pmMinimum quotas for purchase of coal power and new project approvals threaten major advances in renewable energy production, thinktanks say
- ‘Backsliding’: most countries to miss vital climate deadline as Cop30 nears Sat, 8 Feb 25, 7:00pmDeveloping countries urge biggest polluters to act as Trump’s return to the White House heightens geopolitical turmoil
- Green campaigners fear UK to renew subsidies to Drax power station Fri, 7 Feb 25, 7:27amBillions of pounds from energy bill payers to run out in 2027 but could be extended as soon as Monday
- US Senate confirms fracking CEO Chris Wright to be Trump’s energy secretary Tue, 4 Feb 25, 11:21amLiberty Energy executive, who has called climate change activists alarmist, confirmed in vote of 59-38
- ‘We’d go absolutely nuts’: PM warned of Labour fight if he backs huge oilfield Sat, 1 Feb 25, 4:59amExclusive: MPs and ministers say they would oppose Starmer if he tries to approve Rosebank development
- Starmer warned against approving oilfield after Labour unease over Heathrow Sat, 1 Feb 25, 4:59amExclusive: MPs and ministers say they plan to oppose the PM if he gives consent to the Rosebank development
- Shell investors in line for multibillion-dollar windfall despite weak profits Thu, 30 Jan 25, 7:33pmA 4% dividend increase alongside share buybacks of $3.5bn for last three months of year awaits shareholders
- Rosebank oilfield go-ahead decision ruled unlawful by Edinburgh court Thu, 30 Jan 25, 9:00pmCourt says UK government green light for Rosebank and Jackdaw permits does not take into account CO2 emissions
- ‘Like dropping a bomb’: why is clean energy leader Uruguay ramping up the search for oil? Fri, 31 Jan 25, 1:00amThe South American country has begun exploration in its Atlantic waters, with experts warning it is endangering livelihoods, marine life and climate goals
- Rosebank oilfield decision ruled unlawful by Edinburgh court Thu, 30 Jan 25, 9:00pmCourt of session says UK government go-ahead for Rosebank and Jackdaw permits does not take into account carbon emissions