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www.dw.com
2 months ago
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UK leaves pro-fossil fuel Energy Charter Treaty DW 02/22/2024

The UK and several EU countries are exiting the Energy Charter Treaty due to its failure to align with net-zero emission targets.
The Energy Charter Treaty has been used by big emitters to sue governments for phasing out fossil fuels, hampering climate policies. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
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UK the latest exit from pro-fossil fuel energy treaty DW 02/22/2024

The UK has exited the Energy Charter Treaty due to alignment failure with 'net zero' emissions targets.
The Energy Charter Treaty has been used by big emitters to sue governments for phasing out fossil fuels, hindering climate policy. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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UK quits treaty that lets fossil fuel firms sue governments over climate policies

The UK is withdrawing from the energy charter treaty due to stalemate in modernizing efforts.
The treaty allows foreign firms to challenge governments' energy policies through secretive arbitration courts. [ more ]
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