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energy-and-climate1 hour ago•14 min saved

UK Greenlights Jackdaw Gas Field, Defying Climate Pledges Amid Energy Crisis

The UK government approved the Jackdaw natural gas field in the North Sea on October 21, 2026, reversing a 2024 moratorium. Prime Minister Andy Burnham justified the move as essential for energy security amid rising costs from the Iran war, while announcing a £2 billion fund to support renewables. Environmentalists criticized the decision as a betrayal of net-zero commitments, noting it precedes a UN climate summit in Turkey.

via The New York Times|

#andy-burnham #climate-change #energy-and-climate

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Burnham Faces Trump-Linked Diplomatic and Domestic Crises as Parliament Reopens

Andy Burnham’s first 42 days focused on domestic issues, but he now faces a stack of foreign policy decisions linked to Donald Trump. Key challenges include North Sea oil drilling, defence spending targets, Israeli settlements, and trade deals. Burnham plans to attend the UN General Assembly in late September, potentially meeting Trump, while balancing domestic priorities and party expectations.

via politico.eu|

#andy-burnham #defence-spending #israel-settlements

policy-and-environment2 months ago•8 min saved

UK Launches Consultation to Cut EV Targets Amid Wildfire Crisis and Oil Shock

The UK government has launched a consultation to potentially reduce its electric vehicle (EV) sales target from 80% to as low as 50% by 2030. This move follows pressure from the automotive industry and coincides with record-breaking wildfires and heatwaves. While petrol prices have spiked due to the Iran conflict, making EVs more economically attractive, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also considering new North Sea oil drilling, a decision criticized by environmental groups as contradictory to climate goals.

via Electrek|

#andy-burnham #climate-change #north-sea-drilling