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Energy treaty update fails to address climate crisis, activists say

1994 agreement allows investors to sue governments for changes in energy policy that harm their profits

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2022

Biden Administration Reportedly Approached Tesla On Its Day 1 In Office: What Was It About?

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) was reportedly approached by President Joe Biden's administration to help with drafting a new renewable energy policy.

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022

Russia closing gas tap exposes French and German dependency on nuclear and coal

Fresh into a new mandate but without a parliamentary majority since legislative elections on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron will now have to hammer out an energy policy caught between the gas crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and an increasingly vocal green movement. Germany faces similar problems.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2022

David Littleproud’s coal case study to defend Coalition energy policy is something of a credibility stretch

Even if Millmerran power station’s carbon capture plan succeeds, it will only eliminate 2.1% of emissions. Plus: nuclear still costlier than renewables

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2022

Energy Minister Chris Bowen blames Coalition for Australia's gas crisis, says 'gas trigger' not the answer

The federal government is laying blame for Australia's current gas crisis at the feet of the Coalition, accusing it of botching energy policy for close to a decade and leaving Australians in the cold this winter.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2022

France's Macron: Purchasing power, energy bills will be voted by parliament from this summer

Two of French President Emmanuel Macron's top-priority policy bills, one on protecting the purchasing power of French citizens and the other aimed at simplifying emergency energy policy measures, will be voted in parliament "from this summer," the president said in an interview published on Friday.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2022

Fuel consumption set to rise by 9.2%

Thai energy consumption is expected to rise by 9.2% this year, based on an economic growth estimate of 2.5-3.5%, driven by an uptick in economic activities as pandemic restrictions ease, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).

Bangkok Post · Jun 2, 2022

EU official in charge of energy policy says dependency on Russian oil has left Europe open to 'blackmail'

Kadri Simson appeared before an Oireachtas committee to take questions amid the backdrop of an energy crisis sparked by the war in Ukraine

Irish Mirror · Jun 2, 2022

South Australian government axes Home Battery Scheme, saving money in state budget

A key renewable energy policy of the former South Australian government that was designed to help more people access home energy storage systems will be axed in Thursday's state budget.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Jordan, Germany to Host Middle East and North Africa-Europe Future Energy Dialogue

Jordan’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Saleh Kharabsheh and German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck on Saturday announced intensifying cooperation between the two governments in the field of energy policy under the Jordanian-German energy partnership program. The two countries are scheduled to host the Middle…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 22, 2022