Tag: regulatory process
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Offshore Wind and National Security: Trump Claims Questioned
Background: Why offshore wind projects were paused Late last month, the Trump administration halted construction on offshore wind projects valued in the billions of dollars after the Defense Department raised concerns about potential national security implications. The decision, and the vague nature of the concerns cited, has left industry stakeholders and energy policy observers seeking…
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Arandis Council Fights N$200m Hazardous Dump Near Hydrogen Site
Overview The Arandis town council in Namibia has mounted a formal challenge to a planned N$200-million hazardous waste dump that would be built near a green hydrogen production site. Local officials say the project, if approved, could threaten the environment, groundwater resources, and public health, while potentially impacting the town’s growing reputation as a hub…
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ICCL Corrects Course: Misinterpreted European Commission Letter Over DPC Appointment
Background: What Happened The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has acknowledged an error in its interpretation of a letter from the European Commission. The group initially suggested the document pertained to the appointment of Niamh Sweeney to Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) in September. ICCL has since clarified that the correspondence was connected to…