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Published on: 09. November 2023

UK: More oil and gas, climate targets postponed

September 5, 2023: Scientists For Extinction Rebellion group protesting at Westminster today.Scientists are hoping to to deliver a clear message to British MP s to stop licensing the fossil fuel companies. Britain is committed to granting hundreds of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction as part of efforts to become more energy independent, drawing criticism from environmental campaigners.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed plans for more than 100 such licences, which attracted bids earlier this year and said hundreds of future licenses could also be granted. - ZUMAg173 20230905_zap_g173_015 Copyright: xVelarxGrantx

In a government statement, Rishi Sunak reaffirms his course on energy and climate policy: Maintaining the net zero target while extracting more oil and gas from the North Sea and reducing climate standards for buildings and transport. Opposition and experts decry regression.

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