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North Sea, Nature Untamed review – stunning footage finds the beauty and splendour under the water

Diver Peter van Rodijnen’s footage of basking whales, plankton blooms and fatherly fish disputes the idea that the North Sea is a bleak wilderness

The Guardian - UK · 9h ago

Granting a new gasfield licence does not guarantee energy security

The UK government is deciding whether to approve a licence for Jackdaw gasfield, around 250km east of Aberdeen, in the North Sea. This is being presented by supporters as part of the answer to Britain’s energy-security problem. The UK government has argued that if Britain still needs gas, then producing…

The Conversation · Sep 18

Why nearly 600 experts are demanding Andy Burnham halt new North Sea drilling

ALMOST 600 climate scientists, health professionals and conservationists are making fresh calls for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reject…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

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Hundreds of experts urge Burnham to reject new North Sea drilling days before PM meets Trump for the first time

Almost 600 climate scientists, health professionals and conservationists have warned against approving the Rosebank oil field

The Independent UK · Sep 16

‘We need to get it right’: union gusto for Burnham will face make-or-break tests

TUC conference rings with praise for new No 10 team, but battles loom over workers’ rights and north sea drilling

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges

Labour should replace levy in 2027 rather than 2030 as energy bills are poised to surge over the winter, says lobby group

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Since 2025, Belgium installed 23 concrete blocks weighing 22,000 tonnes each in the North Sea; together, they now form the walls of a new artificial energy island

Belgium is turning a huge offshore construction project into reality. Since 2025, workers have installed 23 massive concrete blocks in the North Sea. Each block weighs about 22,000 tonnes, making the scale of the project hard to grasp. Together, the blocks form the protective walls of a new artificial energy…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

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North Sea drilling is a distraction: low-carbon transition hinges on prioritising people and jobs

Keeping global temperatures within safe limits is incompatible with new fossil fuel extraction, as stated by the International Energy Agency. This should be reason enough to oppose any new North Sea extraction of fossil fuels.

The Conversation · Sep 14

Oldest Message In A Bottle: Bidder maps deep North Sea currents; lost sample sets Guinness record

George Parker Bidder's innovative research took a bold turn as he launched weighted bottles into the North Sea to study ocean currents. The collaboration with local fishermen proved invaluable, yielding data on deep water flow. Notably, one bottle reappeared after over a century, demonstrating the research's lasting impact and fulfilling…

The Times of India · Sep 13

Jackdaw gas field decision 'delayed until after key by-election'

ANDY Burnham is expected to delay granting approval to the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea until after a key by-election in Keir Starmer’s…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11

Netherlands' 9km flood barrier triggered "sand hunger," shrinking tidal flats

The Netherlands built one of the world’s most ambitious flood defences after the devastating North Sea flood of 1953. Completed in 1986, the 9-kilometre Eastern Scheldt Barrier was designed to protect hundreds of thousands of people while keeping the estuary open to tides and saltwater. But the engineering solution created…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Is Burnham trying to appease Trump? Or Reform? What other reason is there for these North Sea oil plans?

Climate catastrophe is on our doorstep – yet Labour’s impending approval of further drilling will bring more pain for negligible gains, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

World's first energy island: How Belgium built a switchboard in the North Sea

Princess Elisabeth Island's foundation works are now complete with the final caisson installed. The European Investment Bank provided a substantial green credit facility for electrical infrastructure. This artificial island will serve as a switchboard for offshore wind farms. Its design incorporates nature-inclusive elements for seabirds and marine organisms. The island…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

The byelection here in Holborn and St Pancras is Labour’s to lose. But lose it might

The Greens appeal to young and progressive voters here on defence, rent controls and North Sea oil. The Burnham bounce may be about to hit an obstacle, says the Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

‘Sharks are my film stars’: how the Jacques Cousteau of the North Sea finally unlocked its beauty

Epic plankton blooms make filming in the North Sea notoriously difficult. But a new documentary gives a rare glimpse of the kaleidoscopic life – seals, sharks, tuna, orcas and shorthorn sculpins – lurking beneath its waves

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2

More North Sea oil drilling won't create jobs in Aberdeen, report finds

LIVING standards in Aberdeen have fallen below the UK average for the first time since 2003 – but more North Sea drilling will not mean more jobs…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Burnham’s bumpy ride ahead: PM’s in-tray full of dilemmas as parliament returns

Labour leader faces tough decisions on issues such as North Sea drilling, electoral reform and defence spending

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

Andy Burnham Heads for First Trump Meeting With North Sea Oil in Focus

British PM Andy Burnham may meet US President Trump in New York, discussing Ukraine, North Sea oil, and international security. The meeting coincides with the UN General Assembly.

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Labour accused of backing foreign gas imports over Scottish jobs with new plans

LABOUR’S proposals to import more gas from abroad have sparked fury as Westminster was accused of backing “higher carbon” overseas fossil…

The Conversation · Aug 24

Empty North Sea oil fields could store enough green hydrogen to power the country for seven years

Every time Britain has a still, grey week in winter, something invisible happens behind our plug sockets: gas power stations fire up to keep the lights on. That gas is often imported, with prices set by volatile global markets. This is one reason why energy bills surged during the cost-of-living…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump – and a headache for Britain’s new PM

North Sea oil, once the driving force of the UK economy, may be dwindling but it remains a symbol of prestige and a rich resource for political debate

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

Unite’s mixed message on global heating

Letters: The Unite union’s support for new North Sea oil and gas extraction is questioned by Edward Jackson. Plus a letter from Alan Gray

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved

Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at election

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

SNP MP sparks debate as he calls on UK to reject new Scottish oil field

A SENIOR SNP MP has come out against a controversial proposed oil field, igniting debate within his party over its position on fossil fuels.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told

Government assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decade

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