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Pro-geothermal policies being pushed in the US at federal, state levels

ThinkGeoEnergy

This is naturally a welcome development for geothermal development, especially as policy support seeks for the establishment of research institutes, more streamlined permitting procedures, and funding bodies for geothermal projects. “The world is watching the United States for how it designs its portfolio in the energy transformation.

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BP and Shell ‘Shaped’ UK Carbon Tax Proposals, Private Emails Show

DeSmogBlog

Internal BP emails show that its UK executives were reassured by a controversial oil industry group that they could “shape [the] internal thinking” of a 2018 report on carbon taxes produced by the right-wing think tank Policy Exchange. Policy Exchange, the CLC, and BP have been approached for comment.

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What happens when climate policy collides with real-world constraints?

Business Green

The United States is in a golden era for climate policy. The policy has been a long time coming, yet came to fruition quickly, responding to the urgency of the climate crisis and the opportunity to legislate before midterms. How the policy will unfold is impossible for me to imagine.

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Report: Climate litigation trend gathers global momentum

Business Green

Latest LSE analysis reveals 80 framework climate litigation cases have been filed against governments since 2005. Framework cases must be accompanied by ongoing and extensive strategies for engagement if they are to play an ongoing role in achieving policy outcomes," the report advises.

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Tory Lord’s Firm Awarded New North Sea Oil and Gas Licences

DeSmogBlog

Spencer has donated over £6 million to the Conservative Party since 2005 and was appointed to the Lords by Boris Johnon in September 2020. The Guardian and the Good Law Project also revealed today that EnQuest Heather, a subsidiary of EnQuest, had been awarded a new oil and gas licence. percent (£4.5 million) stake in the firm.

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Duke Energy can cut emissions by 74% by 2030. Here’s how

Renewable Energy World

If Duke Energy avoids natural gas capacity additions and adds renewable energy and energy storage under a proposed North Carolina law, the utility could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 74% over the next decade, according to a study. MMT in 2030, a 74% reduction from 2005 levels. Follow @EngelsAngle.

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IEA Think Tank Contributes to Climate Science Denial Documentary

DeSmogBlog

oil major ExxonMobil in 2005. From Brexit to Trussonomics, the IEA has consistently peddled and promoted destructive and damaging policies,” Green Party MP Caroline Lucas told DeSmog. In response to the story, an IEA spokeswoman said: “It is surely uncontroversial that the IEA’s principles coincide with the interests of our donors.”