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Germany Blocks Russian Natural Gas Pipeline
German officials said Tuesday that they would block the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, an enormous project that would double the flow of Russian natural gas into the country. The announcement comes in response to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Greta to U.S. Congress: ‘End Fossil Fuel Subsidies Now’
Between releasing new climate commitments under the Paris Agreement and organising an international Earth Day summit, it’s clear that U.S. President Joe Biden wants to reposition the country as an international climate leader. At a hearing on Thursday, 17-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg offered him some advice on a way to do so: ending…
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The Wild Ways Local U.S. Governments Are Blocking Renewable Energy
“Shadow flicker” from wind turbines, concerns about sparrow habitat on landfills, and worries about “toxic chemicals” from solar panels are just some of the ways municipalities are slowing down renewables installation.