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'Ecocide': UK Government condemned for 'climate denial' after Rosebank approval

THE UK Government’s decision to give the green light to the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea has been branded the “greatest act of…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023

Rosebank faces legal battle as UK Government hands oil giant 'massive tax break'

A PROMISE of legal action has greeted the UK Government giving the green light to the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023

Britain approves new North Sea oil drilling in welcome news for the industry but not activists

British regulators have approved new oil and gas drilling at a site in the North Sea

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

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Rosebank oil field given go-ahead by regulator despite climate concerns

THE Rosebank oil field has been granted development and production consent by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA).

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023

Energy Secretary declines to back calls to 'stop Rosebank oil field'

SCOTLAND’S Energy Secretary has declined to oppose the development of the controversial Rosebank oil field in the North Sea ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023

Oil and gas here for some time, says minister amid questions over Rosebank

Figures released on Wednesday show Scotland saw £9.4 billion in revenue from the North Sea last year.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

MPs and peers urge Grant Shapps to rethink 'deeply irresponsible' Rosebank sign off

FIFTY MPs and peers have urged Grant Shapps in the “strongest possible terms” to block drilling at Rosebank

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2023

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Greta Thunberg warns Tories against approving Scottish oil field development

WORLD-FAMOUS climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined a protest against the UK Government’s reported plans to allow development of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023

Banks warned over financing of Rosebank's developer

A decision on the potential approval of the controversial oil field off Shetland is expected imminently

Insider UK · Jul 5, 2023

Campaigners vow to step up action against new North Sea oilfield

Rosebank expected to be approved despite government climate advisers saying it is ‘utterly unacceptable’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

New windfarm could be used to power North Sea oilfield

Electricity generated on Shetland could be used to fuel the proposed Rosebank field, instead of homes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023

Climate campaigners cover ‘bird’ in fake oil in Rosebank protest

Ocean Rebellion staged the demonstration in Dundee to highlight the risk of oil spills.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

MSPs urged to oppose Rosebank after Anas Sarwar pledges to honour licence

The Greens will call on MSPs to map out a fossil free future for Scotland and stand against developing the Rosebank oil field off Shetland in a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2023

Anas Sarwar says Labour would honour Rosebank licence if granted by Tories

ANAS Sarwar has said plans for the controversial Rosebank oil field would go ahead under a Labour government if they are approved by the Tories.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Norway under pressure to scale back fossil fuel expansion plans

Campaigners say development of huge Rosebank field in North Sea would drive climate breakdown

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2023

Scottish Government challenged to oppose Rosebank oil field before UK sign-off

THE Scottish Government has been challenged to publicly oppose the controversial Rosebank oil field amid expectations that it will be given the…

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

Tory former net zero tsar calls for halt to Rosebank North Sea oil project

MP Chris Skidmore says approval would undermine UK’s efforts to tackle climate crisis and its claims to leadership on world stage

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

I’m a Tory MP, but I can’t let ministers trash our net zero pledge with the Rosebank oilfield

It would be able to produce 500m barrels, exceeding our carbon budgets for the oil and gas industry. It will also make the UK poorer, says Chris Skidmore, chair of the Net Zero Review

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023

New oilfield in the North Sea would blow the UK’s carbon budget

Campaigners say Rosebank, with a potential yield of 500m barrels, would seriously undermine legal commitment to net zero

Insider UK · Mar 31, 2023

UK Government refuses to commit to blocking Rosebank field

Meanwhile, the First Minister hit out at Westminster over its latest carbon capture and storage plans

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

Celebs including Frankie Boyle write open letter to PM demanding ban on new Rosebank oil field

Scots comic joins Aisling Bea, popstar Aurora and around 200 campaign groups to call on Rishi Sunak to ditch controversial Rosebank development in the North Sea.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023

Frankie Boyle urges UK Government to ditch Rosebank oil field plans

COMEDIAN Frankie Boyle and climate campaigner Vanessa Nakate have urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to throw out plans to develop a new oil and gas…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2023

Activists target oil and gas giant's HQ after firm posts huge profits

Equinor's 2022 profits were a staggering £23.8bn ($28.7bn) compared to the £7.1bn ($8.6bn) they made in 2021.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022

Britain faces £100m loss over drilling at biggest new oil field, says research

Norwegian firm wants to develop Rosebank field in North Sea but Sunak’s tax break for fossil fuel producers could cost UK dear

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2022

Activists vow to fight bid for huge new oil field in waters west of Shetland

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have vowed to fight a new oil field being brought online which is twice the size of Cambo, as a fossil fuel firm takes…

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