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UK ministers met fossil fuel lobbyists 500 times in first year of power, analysis shows
(www.theguardian.com)
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In my head the world narrative is this:
The US had a headstart in the Wind/Solar race, but China and Russia tied the US's shoelaces by empowering their Oil companies, and China leapt off to an amazing lead in this new global market that they are dominating.
Europe knows who the winner of this race will be, and Germany is trading happily with China. The UK is on the fence with their "special" relationship with the US and the clear energy winner, China.
UK is attempting to bend over backwards for both (a rubbery spine is a must), but the energy/fossil-fuel giants here ultimately see the writing on the wall and know that China is the future. They want to get in early on any deals that are being struck once they bail from oil: early stock in Wind/Solar companies, guaranteed supply contracts, golden parachutes.
If the government can guarantee them some concessions during this energy pivot with the odd 100 grand here and there, then they can sleep a little better at night