Burnham approves Jackdaw – and Labour’s unity on climate action is imperilled with the stroke of a pen | Zoe Williams
This foolish decision undermines hopes that this government will take the necessary steps the climate crisis demands When the news broke that the UK government had approved the Jackdaw gasfield , I was at a Guardian climate event at the Royal Geographical Society. Appropriately, the theme suggested by readers was what can the public actually do in the face of what feels like paralysing climate…
Labour's unity on climate action is at risk after the UK government approved the Jackdaw gasfield. The Jackdaw decision sends a clear message that the government does not mean its words about ending emissions. The mood in the room when the news broke at a Guardian climate event was one of audible dismay. Despite personal responsibility and lifestyle adjustments, the government's support of fossil fuel projects is insufficient to meet the climate crisis demands.
The Jackdaw field, although not huge, is still problematic as it won't reduce energy bills and contributes to the release of harmful carbon emissions. Critics argue that more meaningful ways to reduce household bills exist, such as reducing reliance on global markets by separating the renewable price from the fossil fuel price.
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