Climate Change 16 March 2026 - 27 March 2026

BP PLC AGM Clash Deepens as Glass Lewis Urges Vote Against Chair Over Climate Resolution
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BP PLC AGM Clash Deepens as Glass Lewis Urges Vote Against Chair Over Climate Resolution

Glass Lewis urged BP shareholders to vote against Chair Albert Manifold’s re-election after the board blocked a climate resolution from the April 23 AGM. Legal & General Investment Management also plans to oppose Manifold. ISS, another proxy adviser, criticized BP’s move to revoke earlier climate pledges. BP defended its actions, citing investor feedback and a push for standardized disclosures.
April 8, 2026
Polestar Turns Arctic Tromso Into Test Case for EV Growth in Cold Climates
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Polestar Turns Arctic Tromso Into Test Case for EV Growth in Cold Climates

Polestar highlighted Tromso, Norway, as proof its electric cars can handle deep winter, citing its Polestar 4’s 590 km WLTP range and fast charging. Battery-electric cars made up 95.9% of Norway’s new car registrations in 2025, Reuters reported. A winter test found EV range dropped 38% in -32°C, but most vehicles remained reliable. Used EV sales are rising across Europe as petrol prices climb.
March 27, 2026
Clean Energy Incentives Return as EU Clears Denmark Wind Aid, France Hydrogen Support Amid Energy Price Shock
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Clean Energy Incentives Return as EU Clears Denmark Wind Aid, France Hydrogen Support Amid Energy Price Shock

The European Commission approved a €5 billion Danish aid plan for two offshore wind farms and a French package to support 1 GW of renewable hydrogen, both using long-term contracts. Denmark’s program covers Hesselø and North Sea I Mid, together supplying about a quarter of the country’s electricity. The French plan will fund hydrogen electrolysis projects through three tenders.
March 23, 2026
Woodside Energy Share Price Rises After Briefing Defends LNG Strategy, Climate Plan
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Woodside Energy Share Price Rises After Briefing Defends LNG Strategy, Climate Plan

Woodside Energy shares closed up 1.9% at A$31.63 on Monday after the company defended its LNG-focused strategy and climate targets in a sustainability briefing. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.4%. Woodside said it met its 2025 emissions goal and has contracted most of its 2026–2028 LNG volumes. Delays were reported for its lower-carbon ammonia project in Texas.
March 16, 2026