
Scottish Government ‘defers’ to Boris Johnson on Cambo oil field
Scottish Government calls on Boris Johnson to reassess Cambo field but fails to state their opposition the development of new oil & gas.

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Scottish Government calls on Boris Johnson to reassess Cambo field but fails to state their opposition the development of new oil & gas.
IPCC report warning shows urgency of need to transition away from fossil fuels – beginning with rejecting Cambo field.

80,000 strong letter opposing Cambo Oil Field handed in to 10 Downing Street today as Boris Johnson claims to be unaware of the project.

Environmental campaigners have demanded the Scottish Government declare their opposition to the controversial new Cambo oil field off Shetland. With just over 100 days until the crucial UN talks begin…
Dr James Hansen, one of the world’s foremost climate experts, joins groups representing young people, parents and activists, in calling on the government to “resolutely reject” proposals by Shell to develop a significant new oil field in the North Sea.
Environmental campaigners have reacted with fury to plans to open a large new oil field West of Shetland to extract 800 million barrels of oil.

Workers forced to pay thousands for training courses, leading to calls for an “offshore passport” allowing them to transfer skills from fossil fuels to renewables
Campaigners are urging politicians to spell out how they will support a managed transition away from fossil fuels to tackle the climate crisis.

Fossil fuel exploration must halt immediately to meet climate goals.

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