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Only 6 months left till COP26. What must the UK do to make it a success? May 11, 2021By LaurieBlog Post, Featured
In 6 months from now, the UK is due to host the next big United Nations (UN) climate change conference, COP26. This Summit was originally planned for last November, but got delayed because of the pandemic, which continues to ravage countries and communities across the globe. The situation is currently particularly dire in India. For those concerned about the situation in India, here is a list of ongoing and updated places to send financial support.
There are many similarities between the pandemic and the climate crisis. The burning of fossil fuels – the leading cause of climate change – not only warms our planet but also causes widespread air pollution. This means both COVID-19 and the climate crisis – cause people to literally gasp for air. The impacts of both crises are worst for those that are most vulnerable, while the ric
UK charts course for net zero North Sea
The UK government and the country’s oil and gas sector recently agreed a deal to leverage the upstream industry’s capabilities, accelerate the energy transition and help the North Sea reach net zero by 2050.
A significant opportunity exists to create a supply of clean, affordable energy by harnessing the North Sea’s natural resources, the UK’s world-class oil and gas and renewables sectors, and connections to substantial domestic and international markets.
The North Sea Transition Deal is based around four pillars, with clear targets set for each:
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Supply chain/people: deliver investment of £14-16 billion into low-carbon technology by 2030.
BP CEO Bernard Looney to headline OGUK Annual Conference 5/6/2021
OGUK today announced the details of its Annual Conference. The three-day virtual conference entitled âIndustry in Transition: Driving A Net Zero Energy Futureâ will take place online between June 1-3, 2021.
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The leading representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry revealed BP CEO Bernard Looney will speak on day one of the conference, with OGUK Chief Executive Deirdre Michie expected to restate the UK sectorâs commitment to supporting jobs now and through a green recovery. Equinor SVP Arne Gurtner and Head of UK and SVP Europe & Africa at Aker Solutions Sian Lloyd Rees will provide perspectives on the changing nature of the UK offshore oil and gas industry.
Clockwise from top left: Anas Sarwar, Nicola Sturgeon, Douglas Ross, Alex Salmond, Willie Rennie and Patrick Harvie THE 2021 Scottish Parliament election is finally upon us. A record number of people have registered to vote, with more than three-quarters signed up to do so in person. So before casting a ballot in the polling booth, it’s important to know exactly what it is you’re voting for. Handily, we’ve compiled a quick guide to some of the key manifesto promises made by the SNP, Tories, Labour, Greens, LibDems and Alba. From independence to the pandemic, and education to the economy, we have listed the party’s headline pledges in each area.