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British Energy Policy’s Suicidal Empathy

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United Kingdom
Started February 07, 2026

Great Britain should be a virtual energy superpower. It is an island with prodigious reserves of energy, both carbon-based and renewable. The North Sea oil and gas fields may be in decline, but there are still around 14 billion barrels of the black stuff lurking under the waves, and new discoveries are being made every […] The post British Energy Policy’s Suicidal Empathy appeared first on The American Conservative

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
Prioritizing fossil fuel extraction undermines climate goals and puts future generations at risk; we must invest in sustainable alternatives instead.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
Relying on carbon-based energy sources is a shortsighted strategy that ignores the pressing need for a transition to renewable energy.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
While Britain has energy reserves, a balanced approach that includes both fossil fuels and renewables is essential for a stable energy future.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
Continued investment in North Sea oil and gas can provide immediate economic benefits, but it must be paired with a long-term green strategy.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
Great Britain's vast energy reserves should be fully exploited to secure energy independence and bolster economic growth.
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