by Simon Bowens | Feb 25, 2019 | Climate science, Divestment, Energy, Fossil fuel extraction, International News
Former UN secretary-general, Ban Ki-Moon, has called on the UK Government to stop funding fossil fuel projects across the world. In a rare criticism of an individual country’s conduct, he described the billions of pounds granted to high-carbon oil and gas...
by Simon Bowens | Dec 17, 2018 | Buildings, Energy, Fossil fuel extraction, National news
Here’s a roundup of climate change news from Yorkshire and further afield for the month: Fracking The government is coming under increasing pressure to cancel its plans to fast-track fracking through the planning system. The plans, which would see exploration...
by Simon Bowens | Dec 13, 2018 | Fossil fuel extraction, Uncategorized
Government proposals to change the planning system to speed up shale gas exploration are coming under mounting scrutiny. The proposals include granting permitted development rights to exploration well sites and deciding on shale gas production plans in Whitehall...
by Simon Bowens | Aug 16, 2018 | Fossil fuel extraction
The Government is seeking views on whether they should grant permitted development for shale gas exploration. Their consultation runs until October 25 and, if the proposals go ahead, would mean that exploration wells to drill for core samples would not require...
by Simon Bowens | Jul 13, 2018 | Energy, Fossil fuel extraction
National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios report examines future electricity and gas demand and supply for the next 30 years and beyond. The report looks at a number of scenarios, including the UK committing to meeting its climate change targets. It also frames...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Fossil fuel extraction
With nearly 40% of Yorkshire’s land area currently licenced for oil and gas development, the Government’s recent Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) on the industry has generated considerable concern. Key impacts of the WMS are on the planning system and...
