# Britain Approves New Gas Drilling in the North Sea

- Source: NYT Business
- Published: 2026-10-21T06:37:38+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/business/uk-jackdaw-gas-drilling.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/britain-approves-new-gas-drilling-in-the-north-sea-0059aa/

The project will lessen the country’s dependence on imported energy, though environmental advocates say it undercuts a pledge to reduce carbon emissions.

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