UK opening new oil and gas fields would imperil global climate goals, experts say

Senior climate figures warn North Sea drilling would encourage fossil fuel exploitation by developing countries Opening new oil and gas fields in the North Sea would “send a sho...

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Guardian: UK opening new oil and gas fields would imperil global climate goals, experts say.

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UK opening new oil and gas fields would imperil global climate goals, experts say

Guardian •published Apr 8, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC •fetched Apr 8, 2026, 5:13 AM UTC