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Burnham’s North Sea Dilemma | Aberdeen News
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a high-stakes decision: approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling at Jackdaw and Rosebank—or shut it down to fight climate change. Environmental groups are rallying against the projects, warning they’ll worsen emissions amid record heatwaves, while industry leaders and even former President Trump argue drilling is vital for jobs and energy prices. The fields’ history adds complexity—previously approved by the last government, then overturned by court—but now the current administration must decide. Officials say a pragmatic approach balances energy security…
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