Climate campaigners condemn ‘maddening’ decision to approve Jackdaw gasfield
Summary
The UK government has approved drilling in the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea. Climate campaigners and environmental experts say this decision will harm the UK’s climate goals, increase global greenhouse gas emissions, and fail to make energy cheaper or safer.Key Facts
- The Jackdaw gasfield is located in the North Sea and drilling has just been approved by the UK government.
- Climate groups say this decision goes against the UK’s target to reduce climate change by increasing fossil fuel use.
- The gas from Jackdaw will be sold internationally, so it won’t improve the UK’s energy security.
- Experts warn this project will contribute to global warming and extreme weather like heatwaves and droughts.
- The government believes it will create some jobs, but analyses suggest the number will be small and temporary.
- Some trade unions support the decision, while others representing public workers oppose new fossil fuel projects.
- Some Labour Party members want to accept the Jackdaw decision in exchange for stronger rules on electric vehicles.
- The Green Party criticizes the decision strongly and hopes to gain voter support from Labour’s divisions on climate issues.
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