Climate activists and green groups have criticized Rishi Sunak for awarding 27 new North Sea oil and gas licences, accusing him of prioritizing corporate interests over climate action.
Climate activists have accused Rishi Sunak of “pandering” to corporate interests after the announcement of 27 new North Sea oil and gas licences .
Philip Evans, climate campaigner for Greenpeace UK, said: “UK voters want warmer homes, cheaper energy bills and a government that’s not afraid to take on the climate crisis. Green MP Caroline Lucas said: “Giving the green light to dozens of new fossil fuel licences is nothing short of a climate crime.“Since much of the oil and gas will be sold on global markets, it won’t improve the UK’s energy security and it won’t cut household energy bills either.
Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts, said: “The Government’s disregard for the wellbeing of future generations has never been clearer than in its latest announcement of 27 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea. Heather Plumpton, senior policy analyst at Green Alliance, also said the approval of 27 new drilling licences will not have an impact on energy bills.
It comes after the Government supported the development of the controversial Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea, which could produce emissions equal to that of 400 million people or 90 countries, according to analysts.
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