Article 7978S Greenlit gas field off Scottish coast raises questions about UK's climate transition goals

Greenlit gas field off Scottish coast raises questions about UK's climate transition goals

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After four years in legal limbo over its potential environmental impact, the British government has approved renewed production at the Jackdaw gas field, 150 miles off the Scottish coast. While the UK has sought to be a leader in the transition away from fossil fuels, the decision comes as Britain struggles with soaring energy costs and concerns over energy security. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler learned more from Darrick Evensen, a senior lecturer in environmental politics at the University of Edinburgh.

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