In reaction to the oil spill at Poole Harbour yesterday, Greenpeace UK’s climate campaigner, Philip Evans, said:

“This latest spill demonstrates the environmental devastation that comes with oil and gas drilling. Poole Harbour will still be drenched in oil when ministers decide whether or not to give the greenlight to the controversial Rosebank oilfield later this week. Surely this should give them pause for thought.

“Risk of spills aside, new oil and gas projects are completely incompatible with tackling the climate crisis, providing energy security, lowering bills or ensuring the planet remains inhabitable. The IPCC made this abundantly clear last week. The government should say no to Rosebank and prioritise cheap, renewable power making the UK a global leader in green energy.”