Why can't we stop gas flaring?

There are thought to be over 10,000 gas flares around the world
that contribute to global warming by emitting tonnes of carbon
dioxide and methane. Flared gas is a by-product of oil extraction
and is frequently used as a method of eliminating unwanted gasses
in countries such as Albania, Algeria, Libya, Iraq, Russia and
Nigeria. Yet, year after year deadlines set to stop the practice
are missed. The oil industry says better infrastructure is needed
to stop flaring and some of the world’s largest producers of oil
have committed to ending flaring by 2030. What will it take for
that to happen? Presenters Neal Razzell and Kate Lamble are
joined by: Bjørn Otto Sverdrup, chair, Oil and Gas Climate
Initiative Mark Davis, CEO of Capterio. Sharon Wilson, senior
field advocate, Earthworks Producer: Darin Graham Reporter:
Fyneface Dumnamene Series producer: Rosamund Jones Editor: Emma
Rippon Sound engineer: Tom Brignell