'Green Day'? Fears grow government is to prioritise fossil fuel projects in upgraded climate strategy

James Murray
clock • 5 min read
'Green Day'? Fears grow government is to prioritise fossil fuel projects in upgraded climate strategy

Reports suggest Number 10 wants to rebadge much-anticipated 'Green Day' package of decarbonisation policies as 'Energy Security Day' and ensure a lead role for new gas projects

Green groups have responded angrily to reports over the weekend that the government's much anticipated update to its Net Zero Strategy could be accompanied by approval for new oil and gas projects and...

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