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Why drill the sea?

Extracting oil and gas from beneath the seabed is a massive industrial undertaking that supplies domestic fuel while cutting reliance on foreign imports. Donald Trump argues that failing to exploit these marine reserves drains national wealth, leaving countries financially weak. This perspective clashes sharply with climate targets, creating a fierce political debate across the UK.

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