The UN General Assembly voted 141-8 to support an International Court of Justice opinion on the legal duties of nations to combat climate change and reduce fossil fuel reliance. Despite opposition from the US and several other nations, the resolution emphasizes the disproportionate burden felt by low-lying island nations. In Europe, the UK is reforming planning laws to accelerate its 2030 zero-carbon power goal by limiting judicial reviews for critical energy projects. Meanwhile, Italy faces high electricity costs as its slow transition to renewables leaves it heavily dependent on natural gas compared to its EU neighbors.
