'Denial and delusion': Green groups slam government refusal to rule out new North Sea oil and gas exploration

James Murray
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But Ministers insist end to financial support for overseas fossil fuel energy projects, £16bn transition plan for North Sea, and climate compatibility test for new projects can put UK on track to net zero emissions

Environmental groups have responded angrily to the publication today of the government and industry-backed North Sea Transition Deal, arguing the refusal to rule out the possibility of a new wave of oil...

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