Global Climate News

North Rhine-Westphalia's Higher Administrative Court ruled in favor of solar installations on heritage-protected buildings in two separate cases, prioritizing renewable energy expansion over monument protection.

German Constitutional Court rejected complaint by Lichtblick and 21 other renewable energy operators against government's revenue skimming regulation during energy crisis.

Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against Kern County challenging the approval of Carbon TerraVault I carbon capture project, citing inadequate environmental review and safety concerns.

Severn Trent Water has given £600,000 to Trent Rivers Trust through an Enforcement Undertaking after polluting West Meadow Brook due to pumping station failure in September 2022.

US prosecutors charged Adani executives with securities fraud and bribery allegations involving $250M payments for securing solar energy contracts worth $2B in profits.

Adani Green Energy Ltd has clarified that its executives were not charged with FCPA violations, addressing allegations in DoJ indictment. Group has lost USD 55 billion in market cap across 11 listed entities.

Bankruptcy judge dismissed $1.3B lawsuits against builders of Freeport LNG's $14B gas export terminal over 2022 explosion. Zachry filed for bankruptcy due to $2.4B cost overruns on Golden Pass LNG project.

Sri Lanka has launched investigation into Adani Group investments including $442M wind power project and $700M port terminal following US bribery charges. New government may review or cancel projects.

Sunseeker International Limited has been fined £240,000 for breaching UK Timber Regulations related to illegal logging, with additional confiscation order of £66,950.64 and prosecution costs.