Scottish court blocks Shell's Rosebank and Jackdaw oil projects over inadequate environmental assessments.

A Scottish court ruled that the UK government's approval for Shell's Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields was unlawful due to inadequate environmental assessments, specifically the oversight of downstream emissions. This decision prevents the extraction of oil and gas until new consents are granted, aligning with the UK Supreme Court's requirement to consider all emissions in environmental impact assessments. The ruling is seen as a win for environmental groups and a setback for the fossil fuel industry, which argues the projects are essential for energy security.

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