‘Despicable decision’ to hand out new oil licences by UK Government
The UK Government is acting in service of a fossil fuel industry that has been raking in billions in profits whilst households across the country have been forced into fuel poverty.
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The UK Government is acting in service of a fossil fuel industry that has been raking in billions in profits whilst households across the country have been forced into fuel poverty.
Campaigners are highlighting the link between the companies continuing to push for fossil fuel extraction and the storms and floods made worse by climate breakdown.
The approval comes despite the mounting climate crisis and scientists’ repeated warnings that the use of fossil fuels must be significantly reduced this decade.
Climate campaigners march through Edinburgh to demand the UK and Scottish Governments develop a plan for a fair and fast transition away from fossil fuels.
The march will demand a fair and fast transition away from fossil fuels, to support the workers and the communities most affected.
Hundreds of attendees and performers at the Edinburgh festivals sign a letter to the First Minister about the controversial field.
There is no more time to waste with timid climate politics.
Money should be invested in working climate solutions – not industry greenwash
The world is burning and the UK Government is helping the arsonists pay for the fuel.
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