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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump's Anti-Wind Remarks Spark UK Energy Sector Backlash
Caption: Trump's Anti-Wind Remarks Spark UK Energy Sector Backlash. The UK energy sector has strongly countered U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s claim that Britain should "get rid of windmills" and reopen the North Sea for oil and gas. Energy UK, representing clean power industries, called offshore wind a British success providing most of the nation’s clean energy, enhancing energy security, and boosting regional economies. Experts add that volatile gas prices have caused soaring energy bills while renewables like wind can shield the UK from dependency on gas imports. Jess Ralston of the ECIU climate think tank noted that North Sea gas reserves are nearly depleted making renewable energy a practical necessity. She warned that without increasing renewables, the UK will face greater reliance on costly foreign gas—a move counter to its long-term energy goals. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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