Labour's North Sea oil policy confusion deepens
Labour's energy policy faces contradictions as drilling extensions clash with windfall tax, putting 1,000 monthly North Sea jobs at risk. Discover the government's muddled approach.
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Trump proposes offshore drilling expansion in California, Florida
Trump administration announces first offshore drilling expansion in decades for California and Florida, facing bipartisan opposition over environmental risks. Read the full analysis.
Trump Approves Offshore Drilling in California and Florida
The White House reveals plans for new oil and gas drilling off California and Florida coasts, sparking bipartisan opposition over environmental concerns and tourism impacts.
Brazil's oil expansion clashes with COP30 climate role
President Lula faces mounting criticism as Brazil prepares to host crucial UN climate talks while simultaneously expanding oil exploration in sensitive regions, creating a major credibility crisis.
Trump's Great Lakes oil drilling threat sparks fury
Former President Donald Trump faces backlash after suggesting he would reverse protections against Great Lakes oil drilling, drawing sharp criticism from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and environmental groups.
Trump admin races to open Alaska's Arctic Refuge for drilling
In a controversial last-minute push, the Trump administration is accelerating oil and gas leasing in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, sparking environmental outrage and legal challenges.
Petrobras abandons Amazon oil exploration plans
Brazil's state oil giant Petrobras has dramatically halted controversial drilling plans near the Amazon River mouth, marking a significant victory for environmental campaigners ahead of COP30 climate talks.
Brazil approves controversial Amazon oil drilling
Brazil's government has approved controversial oil exploration in the Amazon River mouth, defying scientists and environmentalists who warn of catastrophic ecosystem damage in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions.
Trump's Gulf Coast energy push targets Louisiana drilling
Exclusive analysis reveals Donald Trump's ambitious plan to expand oil and gas drilling along Louisiana's vulnerable Gulf Coast, sparking environmental concerns and political debate.
Brain surgeon arrested for drilling into daughter's skull
A distinguished neurosurgeon faces criminal charges after performing an unorthodox cranial procedure on his own daughter using a power drill in their family home, raising serious questions about medical ethics and parental responsibility.
11,000-Year-Old Teeth Reveal Neolithic Dentistry
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Syria shows early humans performed sophisticated dental procedures millennia before modern dentistry emerged.
Legal challenge to UK North Sea oil and gas licensing
The British government confronts a landmark legal challenge as environmental campaigners contest the legality of its ambitious new oil and gas licensing round in the North Sea, raising crucial questions about the UK's climate commitments.
Trump administration auctions Gulf of Mexico for oil drilling
Former President Donald Trump's administration is pushing forward with controversial plans to auction over 73 million acres for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, drawing immediate backlash from environmental groups and setting up a major politic
Reform UK's fracking map reveals 140 at-risk constituencies
Exclusive analysis exposes how Reform UK's fracking policy could transform vast areas of the British countryside, putting 140 constituencies in the firing line for controversial drilling operations.
Yorkshire's Ancient Asteroid Cataclysm Revealed
Geologists uncover evidence of a colossal asteroid impact in Yorkshire, rewriting the history of Britain's formation and revealing a landscape forged by cosmic fire.
Trump Urges Starmer: Reverse North Sea Oil Ban to Cut Bills
Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on Sir Keir Starmer's North Sea oil and gas ban, branding wind power an 'expensive joke' and urging a policy reversal to protect British households from soaring energy costs.
North Sea Oil: £450bn Boom or Climate Doom?
Explosive new report reveals the staggering economic value of North Sea oil versus climate targets. Discover the fierce political battle raging over the UK's energy future.
Reform UK targets Miliband's climate agenda with drilling pledge
Reform UK launches a fierce assault on Ed Miliband's climate policies, pledging to scrap net zero targets, fast-track North Sea drilling, and axe green levies in a major pre-election energy policy showdown.
Badenoch: North Sea Drilling Ban Risks UK Blackouts
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issues a stark warning that blocking new North Sea oil and gas projects could trigger catastrophic blackouts, soaring bills, and severe economic damage, as she clashes with net zero ambitions.
Labour's drilling ban could cause UK blackouts in 5 years
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issues stark warning that Labour's proposed ban on new oil and gas drilling licenses could lead to catastrophic power cuts within five years, threatening Britain's energy security and economic stability.
China Drills for Oil in Taiwan's Waters: Exclusive
Exclusive intelligence reveals China has begun drilling for hydrocarbons inside Taiwan's Exclusive Economic Zone, a major provocation that risks destabilising the region.
US approves Alaska oil drilling in protected reserve
The Biden administration has greenlit a major oil and gas drilling project in Alaska's ecologically sensitive National Petroleum Reserve, sparking fierce debate between energy advocates and environmentalists.
Oil drilling threatens Argentina's Patagonian wildlife
Argentina's push to expand oil drilling in the Vaca Muerta region risks devastating the pristine Valdés Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and vital habitat for whales, penguins, and sea lions.
BP discovers major new oil field off Brazil
BP announces a significant new oil and gas find in Brazil's deep waters, marking one of the industry's largest discoveries this year and boosting the firm's strategic position in South America.
BP discovers major oil and gas reserves in Brazil
BP announces a significant oil and gas discovery in Brazil's Santos Basin, marking a potential boost for global energy markets and the company's portfolio.
NZ reverses fossil fuel ban amid climate concerns
In a controversial move, New Zealand’s government has voted to reintroduce fossil fuel exploration, overturning a 2018 ban. Critics warn of environmental consequences, while supporters highlight economic benefits.
DRC risks gorilla habitats with oil drilling plans
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked outrage by auctioning off vast tracts of pristine forest, including critical gorilla habitats, for oil and gas exploration.
DRC puts gorilla habitats at risk with oil drilling plans
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked outrage by auctioning off vast tracts of pristine forest, including critical gorilla habitats, for oil and gas exploration.
Trump's Gulf oil drilling plan sparks outrage
Former US President Donald Trump's proposal to expand oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has drawn fierce criticism from environmentalists and coastal communities.
GOP targets Deepwater Horizon safety rules
GOP lawmakers in Louisiana are advancing a bill to dismantle safety measures enacted after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, sparking outrage among environmentalists and coastal communities.
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