Comments by "Mark Welch" (@markwelch3564) on "North Sea oil and gas: What would new licences mean for energy security and the climate?" video.

What use is increased GDP if all the wealth ends up in tax havens and foreign boardrooms?
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 @kevinb9830 are you saying we'd be more effective if we had a coordinated effort from multiple nations, all working together? If so, I agree!
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@kevinb9830 does it hurt to try though? If we build a few more wind turbines, and drill less oil, it won't harm your lifestyle (and may even reduce your bills) Good jobs on the turbines, too!
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@kevinb9830 they are well efficient, I have friends who work on them, so I know they generate plenty on all but the stillest or stormiest days It's fair to say they won't be building them by me, but I like seeing them when I do. Much nicer than smokestacks on the horizon 🙂
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but not as much as we would make if we owned the company, rather than just sell a licence Norway kept ownership, look at their sovereign wealth fund now!
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