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Climate activists get into a sticky situation in a London art gallery

Climate activists in London and Glasgow have glued themselves to famous pieces of art to call for an end to new fossil fuel projects in the UK

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Fossil fuel firms set to spend almost €1trn on new oil and gas by 2030

Despite backing Paris Agreement goals, 20 of the world’s biggest companies are investing in new oil and gas fields in the next decade.

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BP exits its 20% stake in state-owned Russian oil and gas giant

"Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine must be a wake-up call for British businesses with commercial interests in Putin’s Russia.”

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What are ‘unicorns of the sea’ and why are they in danger?

The Arctic must not be turned into a shipping highway, say scientists, as narwhals are stressed by sounds up to 40km away.

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Shell pulls out of controversial and 'unnecessary' Cambo oilfield

Environmentalists celebrate as the contentious Cambo project looks to be further in jeopardy.

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Major European countries pledge to phase out oil and gas

The Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was launched today at COP26 by ministers from the two lead countries.

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Local activists in long battle to stop oil drilling on Isle of Wight

UK Oil and Gas Investments wanted to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight, their plans have just been refused.

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Total has known about climate threat since 1971, say scientists

A study published today shows the company knowingly downplayed its role in the climate crisis.

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Greenpeace protest outside Downing Street

Greenpeace activists put up an oil-splattered statue of Boris Johnson outside Downing Street on Monday, urging the prime minister to block the proposed development of a huge new oilfield off the Scottish coast.

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BP temporarily closes forecourts due to shortage of lorry drivers

BP has temporarily closed some of its UK petrol stations due to a shortage of lorry drivers as the country struggles to keep supermarket shelves stocked.

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Will Norway's oil industry topple under the new left-wing government?

Despite left-wing success, the absence of the Green party in the new coalition could mean oil production is still firmly on Norway’s economic agenda.

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Norway's left-wing opposition wins general election, PM concedes

The left-wing opposition in Norway has won the country's general election, according to projections released as polls closed on Monday.

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The world’s largest mining company could be leaving oil and gas behind

BHP currently produce 300,000 barrels of oil per day.

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Euroviews. UK must divest from oil and gas to have any credibility at COP26

Climate and energy expert Robin Mace-Snaith gives us his take on why the UK government must divest from fossil fuel companies who ‘don’t care about their workers’.

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Is green hydrogen Europe’s holy grail for a climate neutral future?

Low-carbon hydrogen could be the answer to Europe’s climate goals but experts say there’s still a long way to go.

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UK government taken to court over oil and gas industry tax breaks

Environmental groups and campaigners are banding together to support a huge legal climate challenge.

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The company guilty of a massive Arctic oil spill fined €1.6bn

Russian power giant Nornickel had its compensation appeal rejected and will now pay for the 21,000 tonne spill.

Ecotech

Denmark’s first artificial energy island will power 3 million homes

The country has just made a huge investment to move away from a history of fossil fuel production.

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Arctic Refuge oil drilling: delayed or halted?

One of the last untouched ecosystems in the world has just narrowly escaped oil drilling for the time being.

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Deb Haaland: The Indigenous woman making US political history

Congresswoman Deb Haaland has been approved by the US Senate to serve as cabinet secretary in the Biden administration.