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  1. Zack Polanski has said a vote for him in the upcoming Holborn and St Pancras byelection is a vote against the government’s reported plans to greenlight a North Sea gasfield.

    theguardian.com/politics/2026/

  2. Boo hiss...

    Controversial #JackdawGasField set to be approved in weeks, sources say

    Simon Jack, 3 September 2026

    "The #UK government is set to give the go-ahead for a controversial new #GasField off the coast of #Aberdeen, the BBC understands.

    "Approval for the Jackdaw project could come in mid-September, just before #Parliament breaks for party conference season, according to government and industry sources.

    "The gas field was approved by the former #ConservativeGovernment in 2022 but was delayed by a legal ruling from a #ScottishCourt, after #EnvironmentalGroups argued consent was given without fully considering the #ClimateImpact.

    "Jackdaw's owner says it will account for 6% of UK gas output when at peak production but environmental groups say it will provide only 2% of UK use when imports are included.

    "Campaigners launched legal challenges after Jackdaw was approved in 2022 and when the #RosebankOilField off #Shetland was given the green light in 2023.

    "The Court of Session in Edinburgh ruled last year that #Rosebank and Jackdaw had been unlawfully approved because the government had failed to take into account the climate impact of burning extracted #OilAndGas from the sites.

    "A judge ruled that more detailed climate assessments had to be published, and further estimates were put out for consultation in July.

    "Both Jackdaw and Rosebank are operated by #Adura, a joint venture between energy giants #ShellOil and Norway's #Equinor. Aberdeen-based firm Ithaca also owns 20% of Rosebank.

    "Adura has estimated that Jackdaw could produce 35.8m tonnes of carbon over its 11-year lifetime, the equivalent of 90% of Scotland's emissions for 2023. But it said a more likely estimate was about 23.6m tonnes - equivalent to 60% of the 2023 figure.

    " #Environmentalists insist that more #drilling would be unconscionable, hampering efforts to cut planet-warming carbon emissions as deadly #heatwaves and #ExtremeWeather affect billions across the globe.

    "They also say starting production would not protect energy security and that transitioning sooner to #GreenerTechnologies would be better for supporting jobs."

    Read more:
    bbc.com/news/articles/cj9xe09j

    #RenewablesNow #NoDrilling #NorthSea #ScottishCoast #UKNews #UKPol #Scotland #BigOilAndGas #ShellLies #Oiligarchy

  3. Golden rapeseed fields stretch towards the horizon, where the #NorthSea meets a rugged headland, creating a serene #CoastalView. The peaceful countryside is dotted with small villages, offering a glimpse of rural life amidst the vibrant #RapeseedField. In the distance, the silhouette of historic ruins crowns the cliff, a reminder of the area’s rich heritage and its appeal to walkers and sightseers. A soft #SunsetSky paints the landscape in warm hues, perfectly complementing this tranquil corner of the British #Countryside.

    Taken May 2015

    #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #NorthSea #CoastalView #Countryside #RapeseedField #SunsetSky #Scarborough #England #UnitedKingdom

  4. Da heute der #FotoVorschlag 'Leuchttürme' aufgerufen wurde und ich zufällig genau heute in #Bremerhaven bin und es da zufällig recht viele Leuchttürme gibt, muss ich ausnahmsweise noch einen Post zum Thema hinterherschieben. 🙂

    #northsea #lighthouse #Leuchtturm

  5. theguardian.com/politics/2026/; theguardian.com/environment/20. "Steve Wright, the general secretary of the #FireBrigades Union, said its members were on the frontline of the #climatecrisis dealing with #wildfires & #heatwaves. He added: 'We see first-hand the need for urgent #ClimateAction & that must include restrictions on #drilling in the #NorthSea.'" So, Wes #Streeting & Sharon Graham of #Unite - you want MORE #oilandgas, more #carbon #emissions - in the midst of the worst ever #European #heatwave!

  6. Perched on the outskirts of Scarborough, the view stretches across rolling fields towards the #NorthSea, where the #EveningHorizon glows softly with the last light of day. Clouds gather over the water, casting dramatic contrasts against a fading #SunsetSky that hints at the wild beauty of the Yorkshire coast. The surrounding #CountrysideEscape is peaceful, with open farmland and hedgerows leading the eye to the distant shoreline. It’s a quiet vantage point popular with walkers exploring the coastal paths and enjoying the expansive #CoastalView.

    Taken Nov 2024

    #ShotOniPhone #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #NorthSea #CoastalView #SunsetSky #CountrysideEscape #EveningHorizon #ScalbyLodge #BurnistonRoad #Scarborough #England #UnitedKingdom

  7. Hundreds of #NorthSea licences granted by #Tories ‘produce only 36 days of gas’ | #Oil and #gas companies | The Guardian

    The Tories and #DeformUK have been urging more drilling for months and yet it will produce a negligible amount and wouldn’t even bring prices down as the oil and gas is sold on the world market.

    theguardian.com/business/2026/

    #UK #Environment #FossilFuels

  8. Scarborough’s South Bay opens to a sweeping sandy beach along the #NorthSea, framed by a peaceful #SeasideLandscape and soft coastal light. A small #HarborLighthouse marks the edge of the historic harbor, contrasting with the cliffs and green hills that rise toward the headland. The #CoastalView stretches across calm waters toward distant headlands, where the tide leaves smooth reflective pools on the sand. Popular with visitors for its #SandyBeach and traditional seaside charm, the bay offers a tranquil pause beside the bustling town.

    Taken Sep 2019

    #ShotOniPhone #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #NorthSea #SandyBeach #CoastalView #HarborLighthouse #SeasideLandscape #ForeshoreRoad #Scarborough #England #UnitedKingdom