Published 2 years ago

Greenpeace takes UK Government to court over Shell's Jackdaw

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Greenpeace launched legal challenge against UK Government on the Jackdaw field off Aberdeen one day after Shell took an investment decision on the project. UK Government spokesperson said project was approved on the basis of Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning considering the environmental statement of the project and concluding that it will not have a significant effect on the environment.

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BBC News

Greenpeace lodges legal bid to halt Jackdaw gas field in North Sea

Regulators gave the go-ahead for Shell to develop the Jackdaw field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Greenpeace taking UK government to court over Jackdaw gasfield works

Group claims ministers failed to check environmental impact of burning gas at site off Aberdeen

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Climate campaigners welcome Greenpeace legal challenge over Jackdaw

Friends of the Earth Scotland welcome the move by Greenpeace to take action against the UK Government over the controversial gas field.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Greenpeace to fight UK approval of Shell gas field in court

Climate activists at Greenpeace plan to mount a legal challenge against the British authorities allowing Shell to develop the Jackdaw North Sea gas field, after a similar case against a BP field was initially rejected by a court.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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