We must press on with the energy transition. Drilling more will not cut energy costs as oil and gas will be sold into the global market. The energy secretary [Ed Miliband] has called this right and must keep on course to secure a just transition [to clean energy jobs].
Advocating for energy transition and against new drilling
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