Wednesday briefing: ​Why has Jackdaw been approved in the middle of a climate crisis?

Key points

• Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has approved drilling at the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea. In a statement, the government said it remains committed to net zero by 2050 and announced a wealth fund that will invest North Sea tax revenues in low-carbon projects.
• Campaigners had challenged an earlier consent in court, and the companies resubmitted applications with new climate information. The nearby Rosebank oilfield decision has not yet been made.
• Critics say Jackdaw will supply only a small share of UK gas over its lifespan.