Peru Congress seeks to relax environmental licensing for coal to secure energy during El Niño

Peruvian congressional members from the Fifth Commission have requested relaxing environmental licensing and providing legal security for coal to ensure energy supply during El Niño. This marks a policy shift toward fossil fuels amid climate-related energy stress, though details on scope and timeline remain unclear. The move signals potential regulatory easing that could affect energy markets and environmental commitments.

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