["The Energy Charter Treaty is seen as a relic from the mid-1990s that prioritises fossil fuel investments over clean energy, creating legal risks and chilling effects for climate policies. Countries like Italy have been sued for restricting offshore oil drilling, with one company winning £210 million in damages, six times its initial investment. The treaty's investor-state dispute settlements prevent governments from implementing necessary climate measures without facing costly lawsuits. There is a growing movement across Europe to withdraw from the treaty."]

["Chris Skidmore is concerned about the rapid increase in satellite production and space debris, which poses a significant risk to the sustainability of Earth's orbit. He cited that as of April 2021, there were 7,389 satellites in space—a 20% increase from the previous year. He also highlighted the potential for catastrophic collisions and the militarisation of space with anti-satellite weaponry leading to Kessler syndrome. Skidmore mentioned specific incidents such as the Iridium-33 collision and the Chinese destruction of a weather satellite, causing massive debris dispersal."]