Should the UK drill for new oil and gas during the climate crisis?
Saturday 17 June 2023 01:02, UK
Campaigners opposed to oil and gas exploration sites in Surrey have taken their fight to court - but what happens next could have much wider impacts on the oil and gas industry.
On this week's ClimateCast, host Tom Heap speaks to Sarah Godwin, from Protect Dunsfold, and Lisa Scott-Conte, who lives near a site in Horse Hill.
This case is due before Supreme Court judges next week who will decide if greenhouse gas emissions should be considered before planning applications are approved by authorities.
Tom also speaks to Charles McAllister from UK Onshore Oil and Gas - the industry's trade association - and MP Grant Shapps, the secretary of state for energy security and net zero.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Paul Stanworth