Show Notes
In this episode, Roundtable looks at Scotland’s energy dilemma. Scots face soaring bills in a resource-rich nation, as the US-Israeli war on Iran pushes up prices.
With an election days away, voters are split between backing renewables and ramping up North Sea drilling.
As reserves decline, can green energy replace oil wealth and finally cut bills?
Joining Enda Brady for the discussion:
James Dornan, Former Scottish National Party, Member of the Scottish Parliament
Clare Muldoon, Broadcaster and Political Commentator
Kevin Schofield, HuffPost UK's Political Editor
And Chris Aylett, Research Fellow in the Environment and Society Centre at Chatham House
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