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Wind and solar saved UK $7.8 billion in gas imports during Hormuz crisis

Original: Wind and solar helped the UK avoid US$7.8 BILLION in gas imports during the Hormuz crisis. That’s what breaking fossil f

Greenpeace says wind and solar power allowed the UK to avoid $7.8 billion in gas imports while the Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupted energy supplies. The group argues this shows the value of reducing fossil fuel dependence and is calling on governments that continue backing oil and gas to explain their position, urging a rapid scale-up of renewable energy capacity.

Why now: Ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have put energy security and the case for renewables back at the centre of public debate.

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• Wind and solar helped the UK avoid US$7.8 BILLION in gas imports during the Hormuz crisis. That’s what breaking fossil fuel dependence looks like. Governments backing more oil and gas owe people an explanation. SCALE UP RENEWABLES. # iran # energyshock # renewables · greenpeace · 444

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