New North Sea oil and gas licences 'incompatible with UK climate goals'

Warning from experts comes as government is under pressure to approve new works amid energy crisisNew oil and gas licences for the North Sea are incompatible with the UK's international climate commitments and the Paris climate agreement, analysts have said.The government is considering licences for new oil and gas fields in the North Sea, under pressure from backbench MPs and media commentators, who claim new fossil fuel development is needed to reduce energy bills. Continue reading...