Campaigners have criticised the UK government's approval of drilling at the Jackdaw gasfield, claiming it undermines climate goals without easing energy costs or the cost of living crisis.
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01Summary
- 01The UK government has approved drilling at the Jackdaw gasfield.
- 02Critics say the decision jeopardises climate targets and fails to reduce energy bills or address the cost of living crisis.
- 03Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is reportedly leaning towards rejecting approval for the larger Rosebank oilfield.
- 04Green activists may achieve a significant victory if the Rosebank oilfield is rejected.
- 05The report was produced by Michael Safi and environment correspondent Matthew Taylor.
02Why it matters
This matters because it highlights conflicting government decisions on fossil fuel projects, directly impacting the UK's climate commitments and household energy costs amidst a cost of living crisis.
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