North Sea Oil Flashcards
Example of the pros and cons of fossil fuel extraction
1
Q
what % of gas does the UK produce for itself and why is it important
A
UK produces 60% of its own natural gas meaning it is less reliant on foreign energy and more energy secure
2
Q
how many jobs does the offshore oil industry provide
A
250,000
3
Q
what was the damage of the Piper Alpha disaster of 1988
A
-167 workers died
-$1.7 billion lost
4
Q
example of the effects of oil prices dropping
A
-2014 oil prices dropped
-150,000 people unemployed in 3 years
5
Q
environmental risks of oil leaks
A
damage to the sea and its organisms
6
Q
what is the main problem with using oil as a resource
A
it is non-renewable
