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Climate Curious

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The end of new oil and gas exploration in the UK? with Tessa Khan

DEC 11, 20257 MIN
Climate Curious

The end of new oil and gas exploration in the UK? with Tessa Khan

DEC 11, 20257 MIN

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<p>Is the UK finally closing the door on new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea? According to Tessa Khan, Executive Director of Uplift, yes! A corner has been turned and now the UK government has announced a ban on new oil and gas exploration licensing. Khan unpacks the myths around how new drilling will lower energy bills, as well as securing our energy independence, and why even with this news we must keep the pressure on the government to deal with pending projects like the Rosebank and Cambo oil fields. Finally Tessa discusses future plans and the importance of ensuring that the communities around these fossil fuel sites are supported as they pivot to the growing offshore wind industry.</p><br><p>What do you want next on Climate Curious? Fill out our quick listener feedback survey: <a href="https://tedxlondon.typeform.com/climatecurious" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tedxlondon.typeform.com/climatecurious</a> ​​</p><br><p>Join the Climate Curious conversation on socials: </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/climatecuriouspod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/climatecuriouspod/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@climatecuriouspod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@climatecuriouspod</a> </p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtF6xzNkVIczlDmVcH8FCMA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtF6xzNkVIczlDmVcH8FCMA</a> </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/10996041/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/10996041/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TEDxLondon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TEDxLondon</a> </p><p>Website: <a href="https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/</a> </p><p>All other links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/climatecuriouspod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/climatecuriouspod</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Created by TEDxLondon</p><p>Executive produced by Josie Colter</p><p>Produced by Ben Beheshty</p><p>Curated by Deesha Chandra</p><p>Hosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst</p><p>Communications by Tara Cooper and Issey Gladston</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>