In Edinburgh, environmental groups are contesting the UK government’s approval of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields, claiming they were granted unlawfully without assessing downstream emissions. Legal representatives from major firms, including Shell and Equinor, acknowledge the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on environmental assessments complicates their situation. While construction progresses, campaigners push for a pause to evaluate climate impacts before further decisions are made. The government’s reluctance to intervene raises questions about future policy amid fears of economic repercussions within the oil sector.