Legislation

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Norway must fully account for emissions from oil and gas projects, including downstream emissions. Experts call it a “game changer” and may make it much more difficult for oil and gas projects to move forward in Europe.

A surprisingly draconian tweak to Trump’s tax package would bring solar and wind installations to a standstill. Experts say it could even result in strain and instability to the electric grid.

Several bills that threatened to kill off the renewables boom in Texas were set aside as the legislative session comes to a close.