'Similar challenges': UK and Germany seal climate and clean energy deal

Cecilia Keating
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Governments pledge to work closer together on offshore wind, carbon capture, electricity interconnectors, and industrial, heat and buildings decarbonisation projects

The governments of the UK and Germany have inked a new deal to work together on energy security and renewables development, including offshore wind development, carbon capture and transport, and electricity...

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