POWER Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

A significant disconnect between political rhetoric and the practical realities of energy production is posing an insidious hurdle for the future of power, former Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana) has warned. […] The post Landrieu: Politics Not Aligned with Energy Reality appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Andrew Winston

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

They have developed an excellent framework on how companies should think about their political influence. Most companies rely on a dated model of engagement on policy with governments and civil society, compartmentalizing their political influence activities into an organizational silo, just as they used to do with their supply chains. (By

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The Guardian: Energy

JULY 8, 2024

Political self-interest put ahead of the national interest. I have repeatedly warned that whoever won the general election would inherit the worst set of circumstances since the second world war. What I have seen in the past 72 hours has only confirmed that. Our economy has been held back by decisions deferred and decisions ducked.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2024

Santos, Woodside, Adani and Gina Rinehart feature among donors to major political parties in 2023. The post Millions in fossil fuel money rained on major political parties last year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This episode features commentary from Kaya Axelsson, Net Zero Policy Engagement Fellow at the University of Oxford, and Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 18, 2021

Companies are jumping aboard the federal packaging and recycling policy train. With an aggressive national recycling target (50 percent by 2030); a renewed White House focus on climate change; and clamor for consistent state rules around cutting trash, the federal sustainability policy train is leaving the station. Arlene Karidis.

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The Guardian: Energy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Coalition, which claims to back a target of net zero by 2050, seems to oppose any policy that could help get us there, while the Labor government often appears on the back foot when defending even their modest policies.

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Successful advocacy strategies begin with understanding the political context in which proposed climate-related policies are to be debated and acted upon. With this in mind, “Climate Politics: The View from Washington” will become a regular feature on the Civil Notion website. November 8, 2023.

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Energy Central

MARCH 14, 2024

Successful advocacy strategies begin with understanding the political context in which proposed climate-related policies are debated and acted upon. This article was first published on Civil Notion Legislation is not enacted in a vacuum. Congress finally passed a FY2023 appropriations bill for six federal agencies.

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Successful advocacy strategies begin with understanding the political context in which proposed climate-related policies are to be debated and acted upon. The Week of November 26, 2023 Legislation is not enacted in a vacuum.

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Energy Central

JUNE 6, 2023

In my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve enjoyed chatting with economists who have been leaders in the realm of environmental, energy, and resource economics.

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The Guardian: Energy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Constance, a former NSW cabinet minister, told a public meeting on Monday hosted by the Coalition Against Offshore Wind that the federal government needed to put the brakes on plans to create an offshore wind zone between Wollongong and Gerringong.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Rishi Sunak made the wrong call on his green policy rollback - now Labour needs to punish him and show green politics is growth politics, argues Alastair Campbell in his speech at the Net Zero Festival 2022

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The policy bracket game for energy wonks who don’t want to play with our future. With March Madness just around the corner and a climate crisis closing in, Political Climate challenged four energy experts to build their ideal policy bracket for decarbonizing the electricity sector. Recommended reading: Policy list.

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Energy Central

AUGUST 18, 2022

In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Timothy Kim, CEO at ibV Energy Partners, to discuss the current political landscape & what the next few years will look like for ESG investing.

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Energy Central

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Introduction—a bit about midterm congressional elections and sitting presidents The US is less than a month away from the 2022 midterm elections. In fact, mail-in balloting has already begun in some states, including Minnesota, Virginia, Illinois, and Michigan, and soon in other crucial states like Arizona, Ohio, and Georgia.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Industry trade associations in the United States that work on climate and energy issues spent more than $3 billion over 10 years on political activities, according to a new study that sheds light on trade associations’ role in influencing policies and obstructing climate action. billion on climate-related political activities.

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Financial Times: Energy

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

UK’s main opposition party faces backlash following decision to ditch key policy ahead of general election later this year

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The Guardian: Energy

JUNE 18, 2024

After the Nationals further undermined the push for net zero by 2050 by claiming the Coalition would “cap” investment in large-scale renewable energy , the Liberal leader in the Senate, Simon Birmingham, declared on Tuesday it is an “important part of the mix”.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 26, 2023

This net zero scepticism has quickly entered the upper echelons of Westminster politics, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying that policies to achieve the UK’s legally binding climate targets shouldn’t “hassle” households and should be “proportionate and pragmatic”. The NZSG has extensive ties to the GWPF.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MARCH 12, 2024

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 signing of HB 91 comes a year after a similar bill was pocket vetoed by the Governor.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 26, 2022

Neither major political party can be bothered with vehicle emissions standards, let alone a policy that might change consumer behaviour. The post Teals and Greens are the only political groups focused on the main issue appeared first on RenewEconomy. Utterly hopeless.

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The Guardian: Energy

MAY 21, 2024

The federal Coalition, which has claimed nuclear would provide cheap electricity , is still to reveal any details on its nuclear policy after initially promising it would make an announcement in time for last week’s federal budget.

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Solar Power World

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Renewable energy policy starts on the coasts before slowly filtering to the middle of the country. And with a booming market comes the reemergence of restrictive solar policies that more progressive states haven’t seen in years.

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The Guardian: Energy

JULY 8, 2024

Rachel Reeves says she will revise planning policy and decisions should be taken ‘nationally, not locally’ Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates The effective ban on onshore windfarms has been dropped by the Labour government, in news that has delighted environmental and energy experts.

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The Guardian: Energy

JUNE 23, 2024

What are the policies that we think will address this? He said it was needed because: There’s no overarching national plan and this would legislate that these are the objectives, we want to see housing affordable, we want to reduce homelessness and then it would be up to the Government to actually work out - how are we going to do that?

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The government's mooted policy changes will damage, but not derail the net zero transition - but Sunak's political cynicism threatens to burn down something precious I must admit, I didn't think they would do it. On the policy front, it is worth looking at the detail of what is being proposed. How wrong was I?

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The PM's net zero policy rollback will hurt the green economy, put jobs at risk and force renters to live in colder homes and pay higher energy bills, writes Caroline Lucas MP

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Low Impact

AUGUST 8, 2021

There’s a question we often hear: “why don’t you start a political party?” Political parties write their manifestos, that members of the public read (OK, that part is pure fantasy). Governments can only implement a narrow range of policies – and even then, only policies that don’t challenge corporate profits or power.

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The Guardian: Energy

JUNE 18, 2024

Opposition leader expected to announce details of policy after party room meeting.

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Business Green

JUNE 3, 2024

Starmer insists energy policy reforms under a Labour government would bring down bills and reduce the country’s dependency on imported fossil fuels

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Energy Central

JULY 10, 2022

South Korea Removes Shackles of Nuclear Phase Out Policy A Record Heat Wave in Japan May Speed Up Nuclear Reactor Restarts UK Delays Sizewell C Decision; Political Turmoil Causes Caution Flags PG&E to Submit Request to DOE for Funding to Keep Diablo Canyon Open France to Complete Nationalization of EDF Fermi-Energia Says SMR in Estonia Could be (..)

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U.S. Green Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The post Green Government Policies Save Lives appeared first on U.S. Many people measure their carbon footprints and adopt emission-reduction techniques to fight climate change, and environmental engineers are following consumer trends by developing eco-friendly technologies. One of the. Green Technology.

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The Guardian: Energy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Britain joins France, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands in withdrawing from charter it says ‘penalises’ shift to net zero The UK is pulling out of a treaty that lets fossil fuel firms sue governments over their climate policies.

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EDF + Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Sean Hackett EDF+Business Senior Manager, Energy Transition By Sean Hackett With the dire need to slash greenhouse gas and methane emissions from the global oil and gas sector, more and more investors are advocating for stronger climate policies that accelerate the energy transition and mitigate risks.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

His Majesty the King alleges Canada’s policies and actions that perpetuate fossil fuels and worsen the climate crisis amount to violations of youths’ fundamental rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The post Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Canadian Climate Policy Can Go to Trial, Court Rules appeared first on DeSmog.

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Business Green

APRIL 9, 2024

New survey reveals climate action is climbing the list of priorities for smaller business, but key political and financial barriers are slowing progress

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