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‘Can you help us?’: US oil execs turn to Trump to topple Europe’s climate rules

POLITICO

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July 7, 2026

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An inside look at how a climate regulation became a battleground between the U.S. and Europe.

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POLITICO

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· Jun 27, 2026

‘More people die in the winter’: US energy chief downplays Europe’s deadly heat wave

The U.S. Energy secretary made his comments as the EU warned of life-threatening dangers from record-high temperatures.

Portside

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· Jun 29, 2026

Beyond Denial – How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study

Beyond Denial – How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study Ira Mon, 06/29/2026 - 00:21

Iran Herald

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· Jun 30, 2026

"Drop your price": Trump tells gasoline retailers to cut rates immediately, warns of "big problems"

Washington, DC [US], June 30 (ANI): Urging gasoline retailers to swiftly reduce fuel costs at the pump, United States President Donald Trump issued a stern warning of 'big problems' if businesses failed to take immediate action, pointing out that current rates remain unjustifiably steep despite falling crude oil prices.The President noted that fuel prices are far too high given the current market trajectory, emp

Le Monde

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· Jun 25, 2026

Court rules oil and gas giant TotalEnergies must account for its clients' CO₂ emissions

Since 2020, a coalition of advocacy groups and the Paris city authority have taken TotalEnergies to court to force it to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. This latest ruling now requires the oil and gas major to include its clients' emissions in its own due diligence plan, which marks a significant step forward.

Reuters

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· Jun 25, 2026

Macro Matters: Can Europe afford the extreme heat?

Europe is baking under a brutal heat wave that’s breaking temperature records and rattling electricity markets. With productivity already under pressure, Nomura’s George Buckley says if the heat fuels inflation, the ECB may have little choice but to step in. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #markets #europe #inflation #heatwave 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Les Crises

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· Jul 11, 2026

La fidélité de Trump envers les entreprises du secteur des énergies fossiles fait grimper l’inflation

Plus vite nous abandonnerons les énergies fossiles, mieux nous nous porterons ainsi que notre portefeuille. Source : Basav Sen, TruthoutTraduit par les lecteurs du site Les-Crises Devant le Capitole américain à Washington, le 20 mai 2026, une pancarte qui fait référence aux prix élevés de l’essence est visible lors d’un événement organisé par VoteVets pour []

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Related coverage for "‘Can you help us?’: US oil execs turn to Trump to topple Europe’s climate rules": POLITICO — ‘More people die in the winter’: US energy chief downplays Europe’s deadly heat wave. Portside — Beyond Denial – How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study. Iran Herald — "Drop your price": Trump tells gasoline retailers to cut rates immediately, warns of "big problems" . Le Monde — Court rules oil and gas giant TotalEnergies must account for its clients' CO₂ emissions. Reuters — Macro Matters: Can Europe afford the extreme heat?. Les Crises — La fidélité de Trump envers les entreprises du secteur des énergies fossiles fait grimper l’inflation