The UK used to claim to lead the world when it came to tackling the climate crisis. Under @trussliz, this government appears to have given up on even pretending. (4/11)

The 'climate compatibility' test for new licences that they've just created is meaningless. Total greenwash. We know we can't have ANY new developments to stay within 1.5, but it won't stop a single new licence. (5/11)

Plans to boost UK energy security w/ more gas production also need a huge reality check. No amount of wishful thinking can change geology: after nearly 50 years of #NorthSea drilling, we’ve burned most of the UK’s gas, and 70% of what’s left is oil, 80% of which we export (6/11)

Around 200 new drilling licences have been issued in the last eight years, but barely a handful of these are producing any oil and gas today. On top of that, any oil & gas that results from today’s announcement will still be sold at prices set on the global market. (7/11)

It’s a dangerous decision to double down on oil and gas, when the real solutions to both the climate and cost-of-living crises are clear and ready. New oil and gas won't lower bills, it'll just help wreck the climate, while making billions for oil giants (8/11)

The quickest and cheapest way to achieve energy security is to cut waste through a national rollout of home insulation, and an acceleration of homegrown renewable energy, which is now 9x cheaper than UK gas. Let's say that again. Renewable energy is 9x cheaper than gas (9/11)

With the right support, you can create 3 jobs for every single job at risk in the oil & gas industry. But the UK govt is refusing to do that. Each new field, each new licensing round delays a just transition to renewable energy (10/11)