How bad is Jackdaw's gasfield approval for climate? The latest

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Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government's decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue that the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost...

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