Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burnham urged
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging political leaders to continue exploiting North Sea oil and gas resources to prevent mass job losses during the energy transition. They argue that current clean energy alternatives are not yet creating enough employment to replace traditional roles.
Why it matters
Highlights the economic tension between climate goals and the immediate need for job security in industrial sectors.
Climate activists, Greenpeace and Uplift protest against extending the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields in the North Sea. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Climate activists, Greenpeace and Uplift protest against extending the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields in the North Sea. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian Energy industry Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burnham urged British Chamber of Commerce boss Shevaun Haviland says transition to clean energy could be handled better
The article presents the business perspective while acknowledging the climate context and including diverse political viewpoints.
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