Don’t be fossil fools

WHILE it is ultimately sensible to wean Britain off fossil fuels, the truth is green sources such as wind and solar cannot yet fulfil our energy needs.

so although eco-warriors will celebrate shell’s decision to abandon plans to drill North sea oil after resistance from Nicola sturgeon, it is disastrous environmentally, economically and for energy security.

Not only does it cost scotland billions in investment and thousands of jobs, this farcical ‘greenwashing’ means we must import costly energy from abroad, which increases pollution and carbon emissions.

We will become even more dangerously reliant on erratic foreign countries – and vulnerable to surging power bills.

Ignoring our own oil may allow politicians to flaunt their green credentials. But it is an act of extraordinary self-harm – and not what is best for the people of this country.