Dale Vince tells Newsnight why he now backs new North Sea oil and gas drilling

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Green energy tycoon Dale Vince now supports new North Sea oil and gas drilling, arguing it makes economic sense if coupled with strict domestic price controls to save billions annually. Speaking to Newsnight, he clarified this shift is based on the pragmatic reality of the energy transition, rather than a abandonment of his environmental convictions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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