UK committed to new oil and gas licences – but “would never” back plans which fail net zero

The Government is committed to granting new UK oil and gas licences but “would never” approve anything incompatible with net zero and 1.5C, the climate minister has said. Scientists and campaigners are worried they will grant permission for Norwegian firm Equinor to develop the Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Atlantic, which would [...]