https://freerepublic.com/tag/greenlimeys/ en-us Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:21:24 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4389615/posts Leading climate scientists who created Greater Manchester’s carbon neutral by 2038 commitment are urging Andy Burnham to unequivocally reject new drilling in the North Sea. In a letter to the prime minister they said he, as mayor of Greater Manchester, had unveiled one of the UK’s most ambitious local climate programmes that tackled housing, green growth and public transport. Reports over the weekend continued to suggest Burnham was set to give the green light to controversial new drilling in the North Sea by approving the Jackdaw and Rosebank oilfields, which were given approval under the Conservatives but put on hold... The Guardian https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4389615/posts#comment Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:21:24 GMT