UK is leaving the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) which allows fossil fuel companies to sue governments if rule/law changes result in lost profits.
Not before time!
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/22/uk-quits-treaty-that-lets-fossil-fuel-firms-sue-governments-over-climate-policies
#renewables #fossilfuels #uk
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2024-02-22 11:29:13
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