ClimateCast with Tom Heap Should the UK drill for new oil and gas during the climate crisis?
Jun 17, 2023
Sarah Godwin and Lisa Scott-Conte discuss the legal battle against oil and gas drilling in Surrey. They highlight concerns about the visual impact, environmental consequences, and climate change considerations. Lisa Scott-Conte emphasizes the need for true carbon cost calculations and the devastating impact of burning fossil fuels. The podcast also explores the need for oil and gas in the UK and the government's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Drilling for Oil and Gas in the Surrey Hills
01:36 • 3min
Consideration of Climate Change and Exploration of Wells
05:00 • 2min
The Impact of Fossil Fuel Extraction: A Legal Battle in the Supreme Court
06:45 • 4min
Oil and Gas Production in the UK during the Climate Crisis
10:28 • 6min