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S5 E8: Last Orders

November 24, 2021·33 min·3 clips

When the oil rush hit Nigg, workers were making so much money they didn't know whether to buy a windsurfer or a computer.

This episode examines Scotland's transition from oil dependency to renewable energy, focusing on the town of Nigg. It explores the economic and social impacts of the North Sea oil boom, the concept of a just transition for workers, and the political tensions around new drilling projects like Cambo.

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