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Sturgeon Calls for Climate Courage | Cork News
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is calling on UK politicians to act boldly on climate change, firmly opposing new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea—especially as decisions loom over controversial projects like Rosebank and Jackdaw. Speaking at the Edinburgh Book Festival, she warned against backtracking on climate action after devastating wildfires, while acknowledging the economic reality of energy-dependent communities in northeast Scotland. Sturgeon insists these workers must be transitioned into clean energy jobs—not propped up by fading fossil fuel industries. Though…
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