Demonstrators dressed as penguins protest outside Shell HQ

Alice Harrison, a campaign leader at Global Witness, discusses the protest against Shell's new oil rig in the North Sea, highlighting the environmental and economic implications. She criticizes the UK government's support for Shell, emphasizing the negative impact on energy security and climate. The transcript also covers Shell's significant profits amidst an energy crisis, underscoring the disparity between corporate gains and public hardship.

Who is Alice Harrison and what is her role?

• A government official

• A campaign leader at Global Witness

• A Shell executive

• An environmental scientist

What is the name of the new oil rig Shell is planning to install?

• Eagle

• Penguins

• Dolphin

• Shark

What is the potential environmental impact of the Penguins oil rig?

• It will improve air quality

• It will reduce carbon emissions

• It could emit more carbon than some countries

• It will have no impact on the environment

How much profit did Shell record, and what could this amount cover?

• £15 billion, enough to cover all public sector pay rises

• £31 billion, enough to cover half of the UK's annual energy bills

• £50 billion, enough to build new oil rigs

• £10 billion, enough to fund renewable energy projects

What is the relationship between Shell's profits and the UK's energy affordability crisis?

• Shell's profits decrease during the crisis

• Shell's profits increase as the crisis worsens

• Shell's profits are unrelated to energy prices

• Shell's profits have no impact on the crisis