The UK government has again come under fire from MPs over allegations it gives “tacit acceptance” to oil and gas exploration in the Arctic, despite its commitments to tackle climate change, protect habitats, and ensure sustainable development in the region. Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) today doubled down on its calls for the government to end its “encouragement of UK businesses to explore oil and gas opportunities in the Arctic”, claiming doing so was incompatible with both the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Business Green 16th March 2019 read more »
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