Open Petition since 12th November 2024

Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship - 106,369 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 107,214 - 2,494 added in the past 24hrs)

Advertisements encourage the use of products and sponsorship promotes a positive reputation & creates a social licence of trust & acceptability. In 2003 a ban on all tobacco advertising was introduced and has arguably worked. I believe continued fossil fuel usage will kill more people than smoking.

The Government responsed to this petition on 18th December 2024 (View Full Response)
The government is committed to reducing emissions from high carbon products and will continue to bring forward proposals to do so. There are currently no plans to restrict fossil fuel advertising.

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Open Petition since 6th December 2024

Repeal the Climate Change Act 2008 and Net Zero targets - 20,036 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,483 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)

We consider that Parliament must revoke The Climate Change Act 2008 and related Net Zero targets as since 2008 when The Climate Change Act became law many hundreds of scientists up to the highest Nobel Laureate level have jointly declared "There is no climate emergency".

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th February 2025 (View Full Response)
There is no ‘two-sided’ debate on anthropogenic climate change. The Government’s policy to support ambitious action on climate change reflects the overwhelming scientific consensus.

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Open Petition since 27th January 2025

Ban large solar schemes on farmland/open countryside and promote solar on roofs - 15,757 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,773 - 26 added in the past 24hrs)

Promote solar energy on roofs and ban large-scale solar schemes on farmland and open countryside.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st April 2025 (View Full Response)
Solar power is key to our Clean Power 2030 ambition. We have no plans to ban solar on farmland. All projects go through a rigorous planning process. Increasing rooftop solar remains a top priority.

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Closed Petition closed 23rd May 2024

Introduce new restrictions on solar facilities to protect land and food security - Final Signatures: 17,343

Prohibit 'mega solar facilities' over 50MW on UK farmland; establish solar development preference hierarchies and regional density caps to help protect our natural landscapes, ensure food security, and conserve biodiversity.

The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd April 2024 (View Full Response)
Government recognises that solar projects impact local areas. Our planning system considers these against the need to secure a clean energy future and protect our most productive agricultural land.

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Closed Petition closed 9th November 2023

Reintroduce the Energy Bills Support Scheme for winter 2023/24 - Final Signatures: 11,728

Although energy prices are decreasing, they still remain well above normal levels. I believe the best course of action the UK Government can take is to reintroduce the Energy Bills Support Scheme for winter 2023/24 which was a massive help for households earlier this year.

The Government responsed to this petition on 15th December 2023 (View Full Response)
The Government recognises the cost of living challenges families are facing and is continuing to provide support to the most vulnerable households this winter.

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Closed Petition closed 7th January 2024

Stop all new oil and gas developments - Final Signatures: 15,945

We want the Government to stop all new oil and gas developments, including the planned Rosebank Field Development.

The Government responsed to this petition on 25th August 2023 (View Full Response)
The UK decarbonised more than any other G7 country between 1990 and 2021, but oil and gas are essential resources that still supply around three quarters of the UK’s overall energy use today.

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Closed Petition closed 8th May 2025

Run a public information campaign on the climate crisis - Final Signatures: 24,114

Communicate clearly:
1) the science behind the climate crisis - how & why for the first time in the last year we've averaged 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels
2) the implications of going beyond this and what needs to be done to address it globally, nationally, locally and individually.

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th December 2024 (View Full Response)
This government is committed to ensuring that everyone can contribute to the UK achieving net zero and are scoping the most effective way to communicate about climate change to the public.

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