The Latest Breaking News from Scarborough

Philippines says floating platform removed from Scarborough Shoal

MANILA — The Philippine task force on South China Sea issues confirmed on Wednesday that a floating platform previously detected in the Scarborough Shoal has been removed.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone

Satellite images revealed a structure at Scarborough Shoal's entrance last week. Later images suggest it has disappeared. The Philippines is investigating the reports. China has controlled the shoal since 2012. This disputed area sees frequent clashes. China and US forces recently conducted maritime exercises nearby. The shoal is vital for…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal

A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane on Tuesday in a disputed area of the the South China Sea, as the Filipino pilot warned by radio: “You are flying too close, you are very dangerous.”

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

ACF bid to halt Scarborough gas project

The Australian Conservation Foundation has asked a court to halt progress on the Scarborough gas project off Western Australia until reef impacts are assessed.

AAP · Jun 21, 2022

Scientists warn backing fossil fuel projects like Woodside's Scarborough will make meeting climate targets more difficult

Climate scientists are warning now is not the time to back big new gas developments, as the new Albanese government throws its support behind Woodside's mega Scarborough gas projects.

ABC News · Jun 9, 2022

The ultra-polluting Scarborough-Pluto gas project could blow through Labor’s climate target – and it just got the green light

The Albanese government has this week thrown its support behind what’ll be one of Australia’s most polluting developments: the Scarborough-Pluto gas project in Western Australia.

The Conversation · Jun 3, 2022

WA judge rejects Woodside gas challenge

The Conservation Council of Western Australia's court challenge against approvals granted for Woodside's $16 billion Scarborough gas project has been rejected.

AAP · Mar 1, 2022

Tim Winton uses Perth Festival address to denounce fossil fuel reliance, arts sponsorship

Tim Winton is the latest Perth Festival artist to denounce Woodside's Scarborough gas project in WA, as well as the fossil fuel company's sponsorship of an arts festival event.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2022

WA holds the key to Australia’s emissions goals. Can a government so committed to gas deliver?

Environmentalists fear premier could legislate away regulations and undo progress toward net zero at the stroke of a pen

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2022