Learn English: A Big Change in UK's Energy Plan (normal)

The Conservative Party's new leader wants to drastically increase oil and gas extraction from the North Sea.

This means ignoring the rules about protecting the environment that were made to help slow down global warming.

They believe focusing on getting as much oil and gas as possible is more important for the economy.

This decision is causing a lot of debate as it contradicts the UK's previous commitments to reduce carbon emissions.