UK Energy Secretary Defends Green Plan Amid Trump Criticism

In response to criticism from Donald Trump, the UK Energy Secretary defended the country's green energy promotion plan. Trump, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, criticized several close allies of the U.S., including the UK, for their shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Trump's remarks came just a week after his state visit to the UK. During his speech, he criticized the UK Prime Minister's efforts to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, stating that such policies would lead to the downfall of Western Europe. The Energy Secretary responded by acknowledging Trump's stance on wind energy and fossil fuels, noting that his policies in the U.S. were driven by his executive authority.

The Energy Secretary emphasized that the UK government, as a democratically elected body, has the mandate to pursue its energy mission, which includes investing in renewable energy and nuclear power. The UK's policy on the North Sea involves not issuing new exploration licenses but allowing existing oil fields to continue operations. This approach, according to the Energy Secretary, is aimed at addressing the climate crisis and ensuring a stable domestic energy supply, reducing dependence on oil-exporting countries and authoritarian regimes.

Despite Trump's claims of respect for the UK Prime Minister, his speech was laced with criticisms of the UK's policies on climate and immigration. Trump asserted that the North Sea still holds vast untapped oil resources, but high taxes imposed by the UK have effectively closed the region to exploration and development. He also made unfounded claims about the London Mayor, alleging that the city was being subjected to Sharia law, which was met with silence from the Mayor's office.

Trump's speech also targeted Germany's green energy policies, criticized Greece and Switzerland for their immigration policies, and accused Brazil of censorship and suppression. He warned that these countries were heading towards destruction. The Energy Secretary's defense of the UK's green energy plan underscores the country's commitment to renewable energy and nuclear power, despite external criticisms.