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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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