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Personal Finance's Outsized Role in Climate Change

Analysis reveals personal finance choices significantly impact climate change; shifting pension funds to sustainable options is 20 times more effective than individual actions like reducing air travel; 60 major banks committed €619 billion to fossil fuels in 2023, up to €6 trillion since the 2015 Pa...

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Woodside CEO Blames Young Consumers Amidst Government Support for Gas Expansion

Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill blamed young people for climate change due to their consumer habits, sparking criticism; the Australian government supports increased gas exploration despite public concern over prices and supply, while Woodside plans to extend gas production until 2070, emitting 74m tonnes ...

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Germany Shifts Energy Focus from Climate to Security

Germany's new economy minister, Katerina Rajhe, praised her predecessor's work securing energy supplies but plans to weaken his key climate legislation, prioritizing energy security over rapid decarbonization, despite rising heat pump sales and criticism from climate experts.

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TotalEnergies Defends Energy Transition Strategy Amidst Activist Protests and Lawsuit

TotalEnergies' CEO Patrick Pouyanné announced a strategy to withstand oil price drops through low-cost production and continued investment in electricity, reaching 20% of sales by 2030, while facing climate activist protests and a lawsuit for misleading advertising.

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Germany Prioritizes Gas Infrastructure Over Rapid Decarbonization

Germany's new Economics Minister, Katherina Reiche, is prioritizing affordable energy and economic growth by increasing gas infrastructure, potentially up to 20 gigawatts of new gas power plants, despite criticism that this slows the energy transition and contradicts climate goals.

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Colorado Supreme Court Allows Climate Change Lawsuit Against ExxonMobil, Suncor to Proceed

The Colorado Supreme Court cleared the way for Boulder and Boulder County to sue Exxon Mobil and Suncor for damages related to climate change impacts, rejecting the companies' argument of federal law preemption, potentially setting a significant legal precedent.

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Aboriginal Man Dies in Police Custody in Alice Springs

A 24-year-old Aboriginal man died in police custody in Alice Springs today after being restrained following an altercation at a Coles supermarket; the incident is being investigated as a death in custody, prompting calls for systemic justice reform.

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Germany's Climate Policy Shift: Questioning Post-Fossil Fuel Era

Germany's new government is questioning the need for a post-fossil fuel era, potentially increasing fossil fuel use through gas power plants and relying on unproven CCS technology, while facing legal challenges for insufficient climate action, contrasting with its predecessor's approach.

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TotalEnergies Defends Strategy Amidst Climate Activism and Legal Challenges

TotalEnergies held its annual general meeting in La Défense, outlining its low-cost production strategy and continued investment in renewable energy to reach 20% of sales by 2030, while facing protests from climate activists and an upcoming trial for misleading advertising.

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Reform UK Vows to Revive North Sea Oil Drilling with Public Investment

Reform UK promises to reinstate North Sea oil and gas drilling and invest billions of taxpayer money into the projects upon election, aiming to reverse the current government's ban and boost energy independence.

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\$33.5 Billion in "Green" Funds Invested in Fossil Fuels

An investigation found that European ""green"" funds hold over \$33.5 billion in investments in major oil and gas companies, despite these companies' incompatibility with international climate goals. This includes \$18 billion in the five biggest polluters and highlights greenwashing practices.

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Europe's Grid Failure Stalls Renewable Energy Transition

A new report reveals that Europe's electricity grid is failing to keep pace with the renewable energy transition, with over 1,700 GW of renewable energy projects stalled across 16 countries, resulting in €7.2 billion in wasted renewable energy in 2024 due to grid limitations, primarily in the UK, Fi...

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