As the Nord Stream 2 clears an important hurdle, Pro's Anthony Adragna is following Congress' options to try to keep more Russian natural gas from entering Europe. POLITICO Europe's Paola Tamma is following a carbon tax plan that would help the EU reach carbon neutrality.
A Russian natural gas pipeline has received approval to go through Denmark's territory and reach Germany, despite efforts by the U.S. to keep the project from moving along. Now, with a closing window of opportunity, Congress is considering what it can do to keep the pipeline from completion. Also, the E.U. is considering a carbon tax on products that cross its borders. And, the House takes a vote on another major public lands bill.
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