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Climate change is thawing permafrost and increasing the risk of these accidents, and the region has fewer of the bacteria that can ‘clean up’ oil spills.

Tobacco lobbyists are strongly regulated – could a ‘tobacco-style’ ban work for fossil fuel interests?

Decommissioning offshore structures is expensive and environmentally damaging – so why is it illegal to leave them where they are?

Regardless of where in the world the oil would be burnt, local authorities must consider the greenhouse gas emissions before granting the planning permission.

Mauritians have been volunteering to help clear an oil spill from the MV Wakashio but have been told not to. It’s difficult when the threat of oil and inaction is what many have seen.

Research suggests that profiteering may actually be more likely when we’re not watching prices closely.

Hopes that prices will ease are probably wishful thinking.

Independent investigations will need to look into potential failures in response to the disastrous Mauritian oil spill.

The US majors have been doing a much better job of forecasting where oil demand is heading.

A new move away from petrol power could drive the global economy further than ever before.