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German Support Drops For Energiewende

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Polls showed German public support for the Energiewende fell amid rising security and economic concerns, prompting renewed debate over reliance on fossil fuels and import-dependent gas.

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Great news for climate!

A record number of green energy projects are underway. 👏

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More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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cheap solar and wind farms given UK Government contracts at prices 25-30 per cent below wholesale power prices. See www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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2) “There may come a time when the people elected to enact laws decide the modest benefits of regulating greenhouse gases outweigh the considerable economic costs.”

Wrong. Benefit cost analyses regularly show the benefits of reducing GHGs vastly outweigh the costs.
February 11, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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"There may come a time when the people elected to enact laws decide the modest benefits of regulating greenhouse gases outweigh the considerable economic costs." What a shocking thing to write. The Post is unrecognizable now. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | EPA is right to reverse Obama overreach
If the federal government wants to more heavily regulate greenhouse gas emissions, Congress needs to pass a new law.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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Energy law plays a key role in building a sustainable future.⚡🌱 Incentives, innovation, and grid access support renewables while reducing import dependence and strengthening energy security through resilient legal frameworks. #EnergyLaw
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February 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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The website of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels is now live.

Three broad themes, with plenty of scope for good discussions:
- Overcoming economic dependence
- Transforming supply & demand
- Advancing intl cooperation & multilateralism

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First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels
Colombia and the Netherlands will host the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The Conference is designed as a space for countries, subnational governments and other stakeholders...
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February 10, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Also, the German car industry’s woes have sucked up most of the attention.

But another storm is brewing in machinery - the other core engine of Germany’s growth model.
February 10, 2026 at 3:07 PM

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Government action on climate adaptation is accelerating.

Our new research, funded by the @zcralliance.bsky.social, shows that 75% of adaptation‑relevant laws and policies have been adopted since the Paris Agreement in 2015, and almost half since 2020.
Climate change adaptation laws and policies: a review of trends, gaps and opportunities in 35 countries - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
This report expands the knowledge base on adaptation-relevant laws and policies by identifying and analysing 902 of these laws and policies over time across 35 countries representing diverse regions, ...
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February 11, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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The US could be making so much money off this
In what is arguably the World's Best News, it looks like India is going to spend much less time in the "fossil fuel detour" than the US or China. It is moving much more directly to clean electrification.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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High emissions and low admission? 🏭️

@lucasgeese.bsky.social and @chantal-st.bsky.social use rare data to understand what impact the carbon footprint of voters has on the decarbonisation focus of MPS, asking whether politician's prioritize #NetZero, or short-term electoral gains 🌍️
High emissions, low engagement? How members of parliament represent the carbon footprint of their constituents | European Journal of Political Research | Cambridge Core
High emissions, low engagement? How members of parliament represent the carbon footprint of their constituents
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February 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM