Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is urging the UK government to prioritize climate action and reduce reliance on North Sea oil and gas. The call comes amid concerns that the new administration may approve controversial drilling projects despite extreme weather events.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing political tension between economic energy policies and urgent environmental commitments in the UK.
‘My fear is that – without urgent action – the worst is still to come’: Sadiq Khan has said climate fears must be addressed. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA ‘My fear is that – without urgent action – the worst is still to come’: Sadiq Khan has said climate fears must be addressed. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA Environment Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Sadiq Khan has called on the government to commit to revamped climate action and to reduce the UK’s reliance on oil and gas, as the UK endures a summer of drought, wildfires and heatwaves.
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