Greenpeace UK and Uplift challenge UK government's approval of Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields in Scottish Court of Session, arguing unlawful climate impact neglect.

Greenpeace UK and Uplift have been granted a hearing in the Scottish Court of Session to challenge the UK government's approval of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields. They argue that the government unlawfully ignored the climate impact of emissions from burning the extracted oil and gas. The hearing is set for November 12, and if successful, the court could require the government to reconsider its approval of the Rosebank project.

September 25, 2024
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