Draft oil and gas regulations spark climate justice concerns – The Mail & Guardian

Draft oil and gas regulations spark climate justice concerns – The Mail & Guardian

Draft regulations under the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act may be prioritising oil and gas development and disregarding the imperative to shift away from fossil fuels and the risk of creating stranded assets. This is contained in a letter from eco-justice organisation, The Green Connection, to the  department of mineral and petroleum resources. Submitted on 26 May, the letter said the proposed regulations could present a serious th…