Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges UK government and local leaders to enhance climate action in response to severe droughts and wildfires. He emphasizes reducing dependency on oil and gas, urging support for net zero goals and reconsideration of North Sea oil projects like Jackdaw and Rosebank.

London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects Sadiq Khan: This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly Sadiq Khan has called on the government to commit to revamped climate action and to reduce the UK’s reliance on oil and gas, as the UK endures a summer of drought, wildfires and heatwaves. Writing in the Guardian, the mayor of London said that Andy Burnham’s administration must reaffirm its commitment to net zero and make clear it will continue to reduce the UK’s reliance on oil and gas “to get Britain back on track.” Continue reading...