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How bad is Jackdaw gasfield approval for the climate? – The Latest

The Guardian UK · 21 October 2026 at 19:51

How bad is Jackdaw gasfield approval for the climate? – The Latest

Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield.

Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of living crisis.

But there could be a significant victory for green activists when it comes to the much larger Rosebank oilfield, with the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, leaning towards rejecting approval.

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