We won’t let local opposition block energy projects, UK minister says – POLITICO

We won’t let local opposition block energy projects, UK minister says – POLITICO

LONDON — The Conservative Party “got trounced in the polls,” ex-Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho admitted earlier this month. After 14 years controlling Westminster’s levers of power, voters … Sep 26 10 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the … Read more

Greta Thunberg blocks Brussels boulevard in fossil fuel protest – POLITICO

Greta Thunberg blocks Brussels boulevard in fossil fuel protest – POLITICO

Asked by POLITICO whether Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is a green champion, Thunberg shook her head and replied “no.” The 21-year-old founder of the Fridays for Future movement was later detained as Belgian authorities moved in to break up the demonstration. Among the demonstrators gathering at a simultaneous demonstration outside the Parliament on … Read more

NESO launched to guide Great Britain’s energy system to net zero – POLITICO

NESO launched to guide Great Britain’s energy system to net zero – POLITICO

Having served as the CEO of EirGrid, the Irish Transmission System Operator, I understand that the energy transition cannot happen in isolation. Collaboration with our European partners is essential as we plan and develop new energy infrastructure. We are committed to working closely with neighboring countries across the Irish, Celtic and North seas, accelerating toward … Read more

As Biden deliberates, Ukraine’s nuclear plants are increasingly at risk

As Biden deliberates, Ukraine’s nuclear plants are increasingly at risk

Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. KYIV — As the U.S. ponders loosening some of the restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied long-range missiles to allow for the targeting of airfields and missile launch sites deeper inside Russia, Ukraine remains on tenterhooks. As it stands, Washington doesn’t appear ready to take the gloves … Read more

build, baby, build – POLITICO

build, baby, build – POLITICO

The idea is that GBE, which has been backed with £8.3 billion of taxpayer cash over the next five years to invest in green technology, will team up with the king’s estate to attract between £30 billion and £60 billion of private investment, and bring online enough power by the end of the decade to … Read more

Labour’s election policy positions, tracked

Labour’s election policy positions, tracked

Last updated Thursday June 13. LONDON — With a July 4 election looming, the ruling Conservatives and opposition Labour Party — 22 points ahead in the polls — have both now launched their manifestos. The process has been radically different for each. While the Conservatives’ was penned by a tight-knit group of aides, Labour’s was … Read more

Putin’s a ‘Nazi,’ Zelenskyy says as Russia intensifies attacks on energy grid ahead of Victory Day – POLITICO

Putin’s a ‘Nazi,’ Zelenskyy says as Russia intensifies attacks on energy grid ahead of Victory Day – POLITICO

For decades, Moscow’s annual May 9 parade has been not so much a memorial to victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, as a carefully choreographed show of might and power. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, the Kremlin has intensified attacks on Ukraine ahead of Victory Day to help its propaganda … Read more