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Lobbyist Watson: 'I believe what I'm saying. You can't just put money in my pocket and tell me to say something - it doesn't work.' (Photo: Peter Teffer)

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Why a solar power lobbyist joined a fossil fuel club

James Watson lobbied the EU institutions to increase support for solar power for four and a half years - but now, since the start of this year, he is the secretary general of Eurogas - a Brussels-based gas lobby club.

Eurogas represents 44 companies and other associations involved in distribution, retail, and wholesale of gas in Europe, including fossil fuel giants like Eni, Shell, and Total.

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