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Getting a bit more gas from the North Sea doesn’t matter climate-wise

The UK government's decision to allow oil and gas drilling projects in the North Sea has sparked controversy among climate campaigners.

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The UK government's decision to allow oil and gas drilling projects in the North Sea has sparked controversy among climate campaigners. The significance of this development lies in its relatively minor impact on the climate. According to available information, the additional gas produced from these projects would have a negligible effect on global greenhouse gas emissions. Climate campaigners are urging a focus on reducing fossil fuel consumption rather than production, as emphasized by Michael Le Page. This perspective highlights the need to address the root cause of the issue – the continued reliance on fossil fuels – rather than just the means of extracting them.

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