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Who will replace Ardern? Whispers begin about next Labour leader – New Zealand Herald

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PM Jacinda Ardern to talk about foot and mouth, Green Party troubles, and Three Waters at press conference. Video / Mark Mitchell

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The new book on the leadership of the National Party, Blue Blood, is like a favourite horror movie: it is still gripping even though you know what the ending is.

It starts with John Key's shock decision to step down as prime minister at the end of 2016, and his succession plan kicking in.

It all went well - until it turned to custard in the midst of a global pandemic and the party is now onto its fourth leader in just over two years.

Succession planning is one of those things that is often talked about in whispered tones within a political party.

It can be forced into the public by events, as evidenced by the failure of James Shaw to get sufficient support at the Green Party AGM for another year.

It will be five years on Monday since Jacinda Ardern became the leader of the Labour Party and internal speculation has already begun about the next Labour leader.

As with Helen Clark and John Key's prime ministerships, there is no suggestion that Ardern will be challenged.

She is still well in front as preferred Prime Minister in all political polls. But with the National and Act bloc roughly level pegging with the Labour-Greens bloc, her chances of leading a third-term Government are no longer overwhelming.

If Ardern loses the next election, however, there will be a leadership contest. And that would most likely be between Chris Hipkins and Michael Wood.

Hipkins is popular with the public and the media and is the Mr-Fix-it in Cabinet. He has taken over the troubled police portfolio, after taking over health and Covid-19 at the height of concern over the pandemic. He is affable and has a good sense of humour.

He is aged 43 and came into Parliament in 2008 as MP for Remutaka after working as a political adviser in the Beehive.

Michael Wood is less experienced but has made an impact in the short time he has been a minister his nickname in the Beehive is "Napoleon." He is competent, efficient, and firm.

He has been trusted with the Fair Pay Agreements in Workplace Relation, with transport, which got the better of Phil Twyford, and has taken over immigration from Kris Faafoi.

Wood is popular with the party base. He is a former union organiser, has an ability to think on his feet in the House and draw appealing contrasts between Labour and the Opposition. He is aged 42 and replaced Phil Goff as MP for Roskill in the 2016 byelection.

Given the role the party and the unions have in Labour leadership votes, Wood would have the edge over Hipkins.

Who becomes the next Labour leader is, however, dependent on the circumstances.

If there were a sudden and unforeseen vacancy this year, through accident or illness, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson, and Ardern's close partner in politics, would almost certainly become uncontested Labour leader and Prime Minister.

But in the event of an election loss with Ardern at the helm, it would be highly unlikely that Robertson would want to go from Finance Minister for two terms to leader of the Opposition.

It is not impossible, though not likely, that Ardern could do a John Key and step down but it would threaten Labour's chances of securing a third term.

At the time Key left, in 2016, he had reason to be confident that National could possibly secure a fourth term under Bill English. It had not always been so.

Five years into John Key's prime ministership, most close observers would have picked Steven Joyce as the natural successor in the event of an unforeseen vacancy.

But by the time of the actual vacancy, Bill English as deputy leader and Finance Minister, had become the natural successor and was Key's choice.

There was a certain amount of resentment in the National caucus that Key had organised his succession.

Key had told English of his plans a few weeks before but told Steven Joyce only at 9am on the day of the announcement, the Blue Blood book says.

Key talked to author Andrea Vance for the book and told her he felt boxed into a corner.

"'I think Steven would say I tainted the process. One or two people were a bit angry, or disappointed, that I did that. And I get that. The leader is first amongst equals. If you are no longer the leader, you don't have any right to impose that.

"But I didn't have that luxury," he had said.

"If I didn't say, 'I'm supporting Bill,' I was, by definition, not supporting Bill. That's the inference the media would take. After a decade together, with us being hand-in-glove, if I didn't say, 'He's right,' then I'm actually saying 'he's not right.'

"And I believed him to be right."

The succession plan actually worked extremely well. English led the National Party to the 2017 election where it secured 44.4 per cent of the vote.

But the plan did not figure on either Jacinda Ardern taking over the Labour leadership from Andrew Little two months from the election, or New Zealand First choosing Labour and the Greens over National.

The rest was history for Labour but was, for a long time, a horror show for National.

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Aotearoa to mark first anniversary of dawn raids apology – RNZ

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The official celebration of the first anniversary of the Dawn Raids Apology is to be held at rkei Marae in Auckland on August 27 2022.

One year ago, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern formally apologised to Pacific communities impacted by the Dawn Raids in the 1970s.

A mat is draped over Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as part of the Samoan Ifoga ceremonial apology. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

During the cultural exchanges after the 2021 ceremony, the chair and elders of Ngati Whatua rkei made the generous offer to host the first year's anniversary of the Dawn Raid's Apology.

"The concept for the celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Dawn Raids Apology is an opportunity to reflect, celebrate and look to the future through an open and transparent cultural celebratory platform," Aupito William Sio said.

He said Pacific peoples, Mori and other ethnic communities were specifically targeted and racially profiled during the Dawn Raids, which was wrong and never should have happened.

In a bid to preserve the history and educate the next generation a documentary series about the Dawn Raids in Aotearoa has been made, airing on August 1st, the date the apology was made.

Members of the Polynesian Panthers gathered at the Auckland University Fale during the filming of 'How we made it to 50 years'. Photo: Josiah Tualamali'i

'How we made it to 50 years' producer, Josiah Tualamali'i said the series explains how the Polynesian Panthers started their advocacy in the 1970s.

Some of the advocates were as young as 16-years-old, Tualamali'i said.

He said it documents the Dawn Raids period up until the apology last year.

"We just talked about, could there be something we can do to continue to make more people understand the stories and the work that they do? It just so happened that one of the people involved with the Pacific youth and community support Benji Timu, was a videographer and I studied history - so together with the Polynesian Panthers we have made this documentary," Tualamali'i said.

Polynesian Panther and Associate Professor of Pacific Studies, Te Wananga o Waipapa, University of Auckland, Melani Anae, is in the series.

Anae said she is focussed on educating young people through the 'Educate to Liberate' programme.

"[It] is important because I think the legacy of the Polynesian Panthers has given this new generation of young people in Aotearoa today our three point platform. Number one, annihilate all forms of racism, celebrate mana Pasifika or your own ethnic identity and three, educate to liberate. So over the last 11 years now we have been visiting schools.

"We have given students another way of looking at our realities in Aotearoa how we can live in a better world, with the apology happening last year that was a sure sign of change, the only leader in the western world apologising for the dawn raids," She said.

Another resource launched this week marking one year since the apology is the book, 'A New Dawn'.

Author Emili Sione launches her new book 'A New Dawn' on the first anniversary of the New Zealand government's official apology for the dawn raids era. 1 August 2022 Photo: Emili Sione

Author, Emili Sione has shared her Dawn Raid story to help people understand the real impact of this dark time in Aotearoa's history with some valuable lessons for all New Zealanders'.

"This story actually has sat with me for a really long time and about five or six years ago I approached a publisher and said I really want to tell my story around my Dawn Raid experience...and there was a lot talk in the background about it but you know, you had comments of comments of you know, New Zealand not being ready for it, we are already dealing with Maori history and the land wars and New Zealand may not be ready for it, I was a little bit disappointed but I fully understood.

"So I sat on it, then what happened was the apology came and I thought, right this is the time to talk about my experience," Sione said.

"I have to say it has been an overwhelming experience because you have to go back in time and reconnect with some of that hurt, some of that pain. And just forgiveness, I believe in forgiveness," she said.

Launched on the first anniversary of the dawn raids apology 'A New Dawn' is a personal account from author Emili Sione looking at the lessons learned from this era. 1 August 2022 Photo: Emili Sione

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NAIT will play key role in FMD response – Rural News Group

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The speed of dealing with any outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) would rely on traceability and NAIT record keeping by NZ farmers, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Damien O'Connor.

There is growing concern about the risk of FMD spreading to NZ, following its discovery in nearby Indonesia. O'Connor says FMD is the "doomsday disease" for NZ and if it got here it could see animals slaughtered and the loss of more than 100,000 jobs in the primary sector.

O'Connor says the risk has increased and notes there is the possibility of it coming to NZ via Australia, because Bali is a popular holiday destination for many Australians.

"We have been aware of FMD's threats for decades and some of us may remember the horrific scenes from the UK some years ago when hundreds of thousands of animals had to be slaughtered," he says. "We have strong and multi-layered biosecurity systems and these are arguably some of the strongest in the world, but we are constantly improving these to deal with FMD."

O'Connor says vigilance about the disease is absolutely crucial for farmers and general public alike. He adds that a range of checks and assessments are being made on all cargo coming from Indonesia, which includes checking on PKE imports to ensure there is no risk to the country.

"Every container from Indonesia is being inspected with someone there on site when it's opened, to look for any risk products," O'Connor adds. "Clearly some of those containers may have come from rural areas, so it's not just their contents but also the outside of these containers that are being checked to ensure there is no trace of FMD."

O'Connor believes farmers are generally adhering to a very high standard of NAIT record keeping, but says they are also being asked to check their cattle, sheep, pigs, deer, alpacas and llamas for any symptoms of FMD.

"If they see any sign of high fever, mouth blisters, or lameness they should call their vet immediately. They should also make sure their staff are fully briefed and to be on the lookout for signs of the disease."

O'Connor says NZ is liaising closely with counterparts in Australia and he is having regular briefings from MPI as well as industry groups. He says in the event of FMD ever reaching here, NZ has access to a vaccine bank in the UK which can be called upon within a matter of days.

"With vigilance and all the systems that we have put in place, hopefully we won't have to face FMD in NZ."

The threat of FMD is on the radar at the highest level in government.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says while there are no direct flights between NZ and Indonesia, strict screening measures are in place for people from that country coming to NZ. She says this includes special chemical mats that passengers from Indonesia are required to walk on as they enter NZ.

"We have also supplied Indonesia with PPE, disinfectant sprayers and other tools as well as technical expertise to help them manage their outbreak," Ardern says. "I also want to also acknowledge the primary sector groups who have been running awareness campaigns and echo what they have been saying to spread that message to as many New Zealanders as possible."

She is imploring all New Zealanders to follow good biosecurity practices and be honest and thorough in their biosecurity declarations when they return from overseas travel.

"If you have interacted with animals in a country known to have FMD then you must stay away from farms for a week and that includes lifestyle blocks," she says.

MPI Leads FMD Response

If by hance there is an outbreak of FMD in NZ, MPI will have the lead role in confirming the outbreak and offering technical advice to the Government on how to deal with the event.

However, other government department such as the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, MFAT, Police, MFE will all be part of the decision making process. Industry groups will also be involved.

Under the Biosecurity Act of 1993, it is the chief technical officer from MPI who will initially provide advice on the nature of the outbreak and this information will be elevated to key government officials and ministers to make calls on what action is to be taken.

Before the 1993 Biosecurity Act, the power to run the FMD response was vested in the then Chief Veterinarian Officer, employed at the time by MAF. In 1981, a suspected outbreak of FMD was found on a pig farm at Temuka in South Canterbury and all the animals on that property were slaughtered and cremated on the farm.

However, under the new act, any decision to slaughter animals would not be taken unless there is absolute scientific proof of an outbreak of FMD on a farm and at a much higher level than in the past.

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Interior Must Ensure Responsible Offshore Wind Development – NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council)

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The Department of Interior is preparing to sell the first West Coast offshore wind leases in Morro and Humboldt Bays. While this is good news, it is essential for Interior to strike the right balance between greenlighting clean energy projects and protecting the rich and diverse waters off the West Coast. The terms in these first West Coast wind leases will set an important precedent for the industry moving forward.

We at NRDC heartily support offshore wind. The pace of climate change is accelerating, and we have only a few years to change our trajectory. Offshore wind is a promising source of renewable energy, with West Coast waters offering significant wind generation potential. Wind energy has an important role to play in Californias future resource mix and will support a reliable, cost-effective, and affordable clean energy transition.

Still, it is essential to ensure that offshore wind proceeds in an environmentally responsible manner. Offshore wind is still a new industry, and the type of technology floating wind turbines needed for deep West Coast waters, is relatively untested.

The ocean ecosystem off the California coast is uniquely vibrant, supporting an array of marine mammals, sea turtles, sea birds, and many other species. Our waters also support a valuable fishing industry, and the cultural traditions and livelihoods of Native peoples. And many others enjoy the ocean in a multitude of ways. We need to make sure that the ocean stays healthy for future generations.

In our commentsdeveloped with other West Coast environmental organizations and filed with the Department of Interiors Bureau of Ocean Energy Management todaywe urged the agency to take measures to carry out a robust analysis of environmental impacts and to ensure that developers abide by conditions that protect the environment.

We recommend that Interior conduct a comprehensive environmental review of the effects of offshore wind development along the California coast, including the effects of constructing and operating wind turbines. In addition, we recommend the Department require that prospective offshore wind developers:

We also asked the Department of Interior to ensure that the developer incentives used in the lease sale process bid credits, which make the price of securing a lease much cheaper for the developer support environmental and community goals. In particular, we asked Interior to:

This is an exciting time for the development of renewable energy on the West Coast, with California taking a strong position as a climate champion and leader. We urge the Department of Interior to develop offshore wind responsibly from the start and make sure that the industry proceeds in an environmentally sustainable manner.

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First power from offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid delivered – Vattenfall

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The first power from Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm has been successfully delivered to the Dutch electricity grid.

Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm, located around 18-35 kilometres off the Dutch coast in the North Sea is still in a testing phase, but the first operating turbine is already producing electricity, which is transferred to shore and feeded into the grid.

"We are immensely proud to reach this milestone. The delivery of power to the Dutch grid is an important moment, not just for us but also for all our partners, suppliers, contractors and all other parties who helped us get to this point," says Ian Bremner, project director at Hollandse Kust Zuid.

Construction of Hollandse Kust Zuid started last summer and the wind farm is scheduled to be fully operational in 2023. So far 33 out of a total of 140 turbines have been installed. Hollandse Kust Zuid, which is owned by Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz, is expected to have a total capacity of 1500 MW, equalling the consumption of approximately 1,5 million Dutch households.

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Wind – rsted Inaugurates Taiwan Offshore Wind Farms Operations and Maintenance Hub – Renewable Energy Magazine

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Among the many distinguished guests at the inauguration ceremony were Shen Jong-chin, Vice Premier; Hung Sun-han, Legislator; Chen Su-yueh, Legislator; Yan Li-min, Deputy Speaker of Taichung City Council, Chen Rong-cong, President of Taichung Port, Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd.; and foreign representatives as well as Mads Nipper, Group President and CEO of rsted, and Per Mejnert Kristensen, new President of rsted Asia-Pacific.

With its industry-leading build-to-operate business model, rsted began O&M deployment in 2018 with a strategic plan to establish full-scale operations, which is an unprecedented industrial practice in Taiwan. We brought in our unparalleled O&M expertise to Taiwan by cultivating a local O&M team of technicians and operations professionals, launching a customised service operation vessel (SOV), and investing in building the world-class O&M hub. These efforts and significant investment in the O&M set-up demonstrate rsteds readiness and commitment to delivering our offshore wind farms in Taiwan with the highest performance, quality, and reliability.

Mads Nipper, Group President and CEO of rsted, says,Taiwan is our first market of entry in Asia-Pacific and home to our regional headquarters. Were contributing significantly to Taiwans energy transition through the 1.82 GW capacity weve been awarded and more than 5.6 GW of new projects in the pipeline. The inauguration of our O&M hub, which is the first operations facility weve built outside of Europe and a significant investment weve made in this market, clearly demonstrates our long-term commitment to Taiwan and our dedication to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.

Christy Wang, General Manager ofrsted Taiwan, says,rsted teams have been committed to sharing our more than 30 years of expertise and experience with Taiwan since day one through introducing our industry-leading build-to-operate business model. The unique O&M hub, together with the bespoke SOV and the Taiwanese O&M team, are excellent examples of how we ensure stable, clean energy output and have pioneered the offshore wind industry across wind farm lifecycles. Well remain Taiwans most reliable green energy partner and continue to drive industry changes to create values and benefits.

The hub is designed in accordance with global standards from rsteds O&M portfolio to oversee the daily operations of offshore wind farms, ensure optimal clean energy output, and manage all safety aspects related to the works carried out by the offshore O&M technicians. Moreover, the facility uses locally manufactured, energy-saving, and sustainable materials to reduce carbon footprint and contribute to rsteds 2025 carbon neutrality goal. The O&M hub meets the gold-rating certification criteria of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Highlighting the importance of knowledge sharing and green energy education, rsted also set up a learning centre at the O&M hub to welcome local communities and stakeholders to learn about offshore wind and inspire the next generation of professionals and talent.

Key facts about the O&M hub

- 60 % of the materials used are certified as sustainable and recyclable and are locally procured

- Installed 370 pieces of solar panels and rainwater recycling equipment

- Installed charging stations for electrical vehicles

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Update: Sleipnir Starts Installing Gravity-Based Foundations at Fcamp Offshore Wind Farm – Offshore WIND

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This article was updated at 11:19 CET on 2 August.

Heerema Marine Contractors vesselSleipnirhas started installing the gravity-based foundations at the site of the 500 MW Fcamp offshore wind farmin France, according to an update Heerema posted via social media.

Yesterday morning (1 August) HAROPA Port of Le Havre announced the first three gravity-based foundations for the Fcamp offshore wind farm set sail from Le Havre towards the project site on 29 July.

According to EDF Renouvelables, the installation of the first foundation was completed on 1 August.

A total of 71 foundations will gradually leave the Bougainville yard to reach their installation site.

According to earlier information on this part of the project, the gravity-based foundations were planned to be installed by Saipem 7000. However, the vessels AIS data is still showing it to be working at the Seagreen 1 offshore wind project site in Scotland.

OffshoreWIND.bizhas contacted Heerema to find out whetherSleipnirwill install only these three first foundations and is awaiting a response.

The fabrication of the foundations started in 2020, with the first unit loaded onto its transport barge last month.

Each foundation weighs 5,000 tonnes and measures 31 metres in diameter at its base. The height of the foundation, ranging from 48 to 54 metres, depends on where the unit will be installed. Water depths at the installation site range from 25 to 30 metres.

Bouygues Construction is responsible for the construction of the foundations while Boskalis will carry out scour protection and ballasting of the foundations after installation.

The Fcamp offshore wind farm will feature 71 Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-154 wind turbines.

The project is being jointly developed by Eolien Maritime France (EMF), a joint venture between the French company EDF Renouvelables; EIH S..rl, owned by Enbridge Inc. and CPP Investments; and wpd offshore.

Once fully commissioned next year, the offshore wind farm will produce the equivalent of the annual electricity consumption of 770,000 people, or 60 per cent of the inhabitants of Seine-Maritime.

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Offshore Wind Market – Rapidly Expanding Government Commitments and Technological Progress are Contributing the Growth | MDC Research – GlobeNewswire

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On the basis of Geography, the Global Offshore Wind Market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW). North America is expected to hold a considerable share in the global Offshore Wind Market. Due to increasing investment for research and development process and adoption of solutions in the region whereas Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a faster pace during the forecasted period.

The growing number of Offshore Wind Market players across regions is expected to drive market growth further. Moreover, increasing investments by prominent vendors in product capabilities and business expansion is expected to fuel the market during the study period. Many market players are finding lucrative opportunities in emerging economies like China and India, where the large populations are coupled with new innovations in numerous industries.

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1. INTRODUCTION1.1. Market Definition1.2. Market Segmentation1.3. Geographic Scope1.4. Years Considered: Historical Years 2017 & 2020; Base Year 2021; Forecast Years 2022 to 20301.5. Currency Used2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY2.1. Research Framework2.2. Data Collection Technique2.3. Data Sources2.3.1. Secondary Sources2.3.2. Primary Sources2.4. Market Estimation Methodology2.4.1. Bottom-Up Approach2.4.2. Top-Down Approach2.5. Data Validation and Triangulation2.5.1. Market Forecast Model2.5.2. Limitations/Assumptions of the Study3. ABSTRACT OF THE STUDY4. MARKET DYNAMICS ASSESSMENT4.1. Overview4.2. Drivers4.3. Barriers/Challenges4.4. Opportunities5. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS6. PRICING ANALYSIS7. SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS8. MARKET SIZING AND FORECASTING8.1. Global - Offshore Wind Market Analysis & Forecast, By Region8.2. Global - Offshore Wind Market Analysis & Forecast, By Segment8.2.1. North America Offshore Wind Market, By Segment8.2.2. North America Offshore Wind Market, By Country8.2.2.1. US8.2.2.2. Canada8.2.3. Europe Offshore Wind Market, By Segment8.2.4. Europe Offshore Wind Market, By Country8.2.4.1. Germany8.2.4.2. UK8.2.4.3. France8.2.4.4. Rest of Europe (ROE)8.2.5. Asia Pacific Offshore Wind Market, By Segment8.2.6. Asia Pacific Offshore Wind Market, By Country8.2.6.1. China8.2.6.2. Japan8.2.6.3. India8.2.6.4. Rest of Asia Pacific (RoAPAC)8.2.7. Rest of the World (ROW) Offshore Wind Market, By Segment8.2.8. Rest of the World (ROW) Offshore Wind Market, By Country8.2.8.1. Latin America8.2.8.2. Middle East & Africa

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Advancements in technology and digitalization have changed the way companies do business; the concept of a business ecosystem helps businesses understand how to thrive in this changing environment. Business ecosystems provide organizations with opportunities to integrate technology in their daily business operations and improve research and business competency. The business ecosystem includes a network of interlinked companies that compete and cooperate to increase sales, improve profitability, and succeed in their markets. An ecosystem analysis is a business network analysis that includes the relationships amongst suppliers, distributors, and end-users in delivering a product or service.

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President Bidens offshore drilling plan will make or break climate and environmental justice promises – The Hill

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Youve heard the news and seen the reports: the most catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis are coming unless we transition from fossil fuels to clean energy as soon as possible. But for some of us, the climate crisis is already here and impacting our health, safety and communities. I am a retired Exxon-Mobil employee from Port Arthur, Texas a city that has become a sacrifice zone for the profits of the oil and gas industry, where the United States government has permitted pipelines, liquified natural gas and petrochemical facilities and offshore drilling. Here, we have seen firsthand what happens when the government listens to the fossil fuel industry instead of people. The costs on our families and communities are mounting. Its time for the status quo to change and for politicians to keep their word to us, starting by putting an end to new offshore drilling leases.

Last month, the Biden administration released their long-awaited five-year plan a proposed schedule of oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. When running for office, Joe Biden made a promise that, if we elected him to the White House, he would end all new leasing on federal lands and waters but this proposed plan tells a different story. By opening the door to new leases in the five-year plan, the Biden administration has decided to do the bidding of the fossil fuel industry instead of protecting the people who are going to pay the price.

For those of us whove spent our entire lives in endangered Gulf communities, there is a world of difference between a five-year plan from the Biden administration that includes new offshore leases and one that doesnt. The former means devastating oil spills, rising sea levels and constant flooding, and a continued threat to our respiratory health. The latter brings hope for a livable future and a start to the clean energy transition that President Biden promised on the campaign trail. Even for those who dont live in the Gulf, the difference between these two paths forward is staggering. An end to new offshore drilling would prevent 19 billion tons of carbon pollution from entering our atmosphere which is the equivalent of taking every car in the United States off the road for 15 years.

The fossil fuel industry already has over 9,000 leases they have yet to utilize, tap into, drill and explore. They claim that we need to sacrifice communities like my own in the name of energy prices and national security all while these oil and gas executives rake in record breaking profits at the expense of American families. We should be asking ourselves why would we offer more leases to an industry that already has thousands, especially when it has been proven that it wont lower gas prices? Its because this industry and their political allies will never get enough money or power. Its abundantly clear that expanding fossil fuel infrastructure puts us on a direct path to climate catastrophe. I dont know how many more summers with record-breaking heat, hurricanes and super storms we have to experience before our government understands that we cannot go on like this anymore.

This week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) reached a deal on climate investments with the Inflation Reduction Act. In its current form, it would offer millions of acres off the Gulf for offshore drilling for decades to come, putting communities like mine in harms way. We no longer have the luxury of debating whether or not we should open up our oceans to more oil and gas drilling. If the Biden administration and our elected officials choose to dismiss the warning signs, ignore their own commitments and cave to the fossil fuel industrys demands, they are all complicit in permitting a climate apocalypse. We cant keep flying past these warning signs and flashing lights we must understand that new drilling is a death sentence for the Gulf Coast and for our planet. If you think I am being alarmist, I invite you to come down to the Gulf Coast and see what the fossil fuel industry has done to our air, water and health you can come see firsthand why we dont want any new leases.

We need a five-year plan with no new leases, we need bold climate investments to truly transition us away from fossil fuels, and we need to hold our elected officials accountable for turning their backs on our communities. There is no room for more fossil fuels if we want a livable future if the Biden administration bows down to the fossil fuel industry, we have to rise up and push back.

John Beard Jr. is the founder, president, and executive director of the Port Arthur Community Action Network, serving the Port Arthur/Southeast Texas area as a community advocate.

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13 Bidders Stay in Race to Build Floating Wind Farms Offshore France – Offshore WIND

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The French government has selected 13 companies and consortia to advance to the second phase, the competitive dialogue phase, of the tendering procedure to build two 250 MW floating offshore wind farms in Golfe du Lion in the Mediterranean Sea.

The selected candidates include Iberdrola; Vattenfall; Ocean Winds; Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, S.A.; Eni Plenitude; the Ocole partnership led by Equinor; the consortium of BlueFloat Energy, Sumitomo Corporation, and Akuo Energy; the partnership between EDF Renewables and Maple Power, a joint venture of Enbridge and CPPIB; the partnership between BayWa re and Elicio; the partnership between RWE and Bourbon; the Les Moulins du leonis consortium of Shell and EnBW; the Marine Energy Archipelago consortium of Qair, TotalEnergies, and Corio Generation; and a consortium led by wpd.

The tendering procedure for the two wind farms was launched in March.

Over the next few months, the government will exchange draft specifications with the selected bidders. This will be adapted to the specificities of the Golfe du Lion and the Mediterranean coast, and will take into account the multiple environmental and territorial development issues raised during the public debate, the government said.

The competitive dialogue period will end at the end of 2022. The choice of the winner or winners will be made in the fall of 2023, and the commissioning of the wind farms is scheduled for 2030.

The winners of these competitive bidding procedures will be selected in 2023 and the two wind farms are expected to be commissioned by 2030.

The two wind farms are also planned to subsequently be supplemented by two extensions of 500 MW each, located nearby.

France intends to accelerate the development of offshore wind power in order to build 50 offshore wind farms by 2050, representing 40 GW of total capacity and nearly 20 per cent of electricity consumption in France.

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