COP26

The king and Keir – POLITICO

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The king and Keir – POLITICO

Charles, too, has mellowed his well-known views on issues such as climate change and housing, at least in public, as part of the strict convention of neutrality that comes with being king.  His style in the past was far from laid back. One former minister recalled Charles, as prince of Wales, inviting them for tea … Read more

New oil and gas law risks UK’s green cred, says former climate chief – POLITICO

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New oil and gas law risks UK’s green cred, says former climate chief – POLITICO

LONDON — A new law to introduce annual licensing rounds for North Sea oil and gas exploration is a “distraction” that risks undermining the U.K.’s green “credibility” on the world stage, the country’s former top climate diplomat has warned. MPs will vote on the government’s Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill for the first time on Monday. But … Read more