Trump Prods UK on North Sea Oil, Aberdeen's Future
Donald Trump urged the UK to drill more North Sea oil and gas, saying Aberdeen should remain its main base. This adds to the debate on Scotland's energy future.
#NorthSeaOil, #AberdeenEnergy, #UKenergy, #Trump, #EnergyTransition
Donald Trump wants the UK to drill more oil from the North Sea. He thinks this will lower costs for everyone, unlike buying from other countries.
#NorthSeaOil, #AberdeenEnergy, #UKenergy, #Trump, #EnergyTransition
https://newsletter.tf/trump-uk-north-sea-oil-aberdeen-hub/
New North Sea Fields: A Reckoning With Climate Pledges
UK plans for new North Sea oil and gas fields may violate climate change promises. Find out how this affects global warming efforts and UK's green goals.
#NorthSeaOil, #ClimateChange, #UKPolitics, #EnergySecurity, #ParisAgreement
https://newsletter.tf/uk-new-north-sea-oil-fields-climate-pledges/
Experts warn that new UK oil and gas fields could be a major setback for climate goals. This decision is being watched closely by countries worldwide.
#NorthSeaOil, #ClimateChange, #UKPolitics, #EnergySecurity, #ParisAgreement
https://newsletter.tf/uk-new-north-sea-oil-fields-climate-pledges/
Very disappointed in Ed Miliband today.
"War tends to telescope our attention towards only the conflict and its immediate consequences. Those are important, but we can’t lose sight of the bigger picture. When the pressure is growing to row back on green policies and turn away from serious climate action, it is vital that the government holds its nerve and leaves North Sea oil and gas in the ground"
Prof Bill McGuire

We are at a critical point in the climate emergency and already struggling to meet emissions reduction targets. The UK government must hold its nerve, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards
Factcheck: Nine false or misleading myths about #NorthSeaOil and #gas
1. FALSE: ‘Reopening the #NorthSea would lower bills’
Further drilling in the North Sea would do nothing to cut #bills, because UK #EnergyPrices are set on international markets
https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-nine-false-or-misleading-myths-about-north-sea-oil-and-gas/ #climate #ClimateChange
NORTH SEA DRILLING DEBATE: ENERGY SECURITY OR FUTILE PURSUIT?
Will new North Sea oil and gas drilling lower UK energy bills? Experts say no, arguing it won't affect global prices or provide real energy security. Read why.
#NorthSeaOil, #EnergySecurity, #UKGasPrices, #FossilFuels, #EnergyTransition
https://newsletter.tf/north-sea-drilling-wont-lower-uk-energy-bills/
New North Sea oil and gas drilling will not lower your energy bills, according to many experts. They say the UK's production is too small to change world prices.
#NorthSeaOil, #EnergySecurity, #UKGasPrices, #FossilFuels, #EnergyTransition
https://newsletter.tf/north-sea-drilling-wont-lower-uk-energy-bills/
The UK version of “drill, baby, drill” is even more insane than the US one… 🤦♂️