Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy
Alberta government plans new wind and solar farm restrictions, raising concerns they prioritize renewables over environmental protection.
Washington state’s landmark climate law hangs in the balance in November
A landmark Washington law cutting carbon emissions may be repealed by voters just two years after taking effect.
Low-cost hybrid tech gives Renault breathing space in tough EV transition
Renault CEO Luca de Meo’s low-cost gearbox boosts the brand's position in Europe’s hybrid car market.
Meet the microbes that transform toxic carbon monoxide into valuable biofuel
Microbes can turn waste, like carbon monoxide, into biofuels, offering a green solution to industrial emissions and waste.
The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work
New Zealand can meet energy and emissions goals by integrating biogas, floating solar, and heat recovery in wastewater systems.
Bodies recovered after deadly Texas refinery incident, says Pemex CEO
Bodies of victims of the chemical leak at Deer Park refinery have been recovered and an investigation into the incident launched.
Eni CEO says U.S. funds showing confidence in group’s strategy
U.S. investment funds back Eni's spin-off strategy as CEO Descalzi highlights success with low-carbon ventures and talks with KKR.
‘No silver bullet’ for decarbonising Formula One, ESG boss says
F1 aims for net zero by 2030, cutting 50 per cent of emissions from its 2018 baseline, and offsetting the rest through carbon...
Little progress at key meet ahead of COP29 climate summit
Key pre-COP29 meeting ends with little progress on funding a new climate finance deal, as rich countries fail to commit to amounts.
Toronto takes step toward ban on misleading fossil fuel ads, following TTC move
Toronto moves toward banning misleading fossil fuel ads on city property, aligning with federal anti-greenwashing regulations.
Moody’s downgrades Volkswagen outlook to ‘negative’ due to operating weakness
Moody's cuts Volkswagen's outlook to "negative" citing weak performance, low volume growth, and restructuring challenges ahead.
Going off grid is a financial win for some, but it’s a threat for poorer families and the environment
The Conversation: Grid defection can lead to 'utility death spirals,' which can disadvantage both lower-income households and the environment.
Meet the microbes that transform toxic carbon monoxide into valuable biofuel
Microbes can turn waste, like carbon monoxide, into biofuels, offering a green solution to industrial emissions and waste.
The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work
New Zealand can meet energy and emissions goals by integrating biogas, floating solar, and heat recovery in wastewater systems.
‘Lot of sci-fi smoke and mirrors’: Investors, experts react to Tesla’s robotaxi unveil
Tesla's robotaxi reveal, featuring gull-wing doors and no steering wheel, disappointed investors with few details on production and plans.
How solar geoengineering could disrupt wind and solar power
While potentially buying time for emissions cuts, solar geoengineering could hinder net-zero efforts by reducing wind and solar energy output.
In France’s Cognac, Beijing and Brussels’ EV spat spells disaster
In Cognac, French brandy producers and dealers of Chinese-made EVs face challenges from EU tariffs and China's retaliatory measures.
Bodies recovered after deadly Texas refinery incident, says Pemex CEO
Bodies of victims of the chemical leak at Deer Park refinery have been recovered and an investigation into the incident launched.
‘Lot of sci-fi smoke and mirrors’: Investors, experts react to Tesla’s robotaxi unveil
Tesla's robotaxi reveal, featuring gull-wing doors and no steering wheel, disappointed investors with few details on production and plans.
Tesla robotaxi event was long on promises, but investors wanted more details
Robotaxis topped Elon Musk’s to-do list Thursday night at Tesla’s long-awaited Hollywood unveiling.
Bosch, Tenstorrent to collaborate on standardizing automotive chips
Plans include developing a standard method to use a building block of modern chips to create systems that can power vehicles with varying...
On US coast, wind power foes embrace ‘Save the Whales’ argument
Anti-wind power groups along the US East Coast blame whale strandings on offshore projects, despite no scientific evidence.
PJM issues geomagnetic disturbance warning, flags limited risk to grid
PJM warns of possible geomagnetic disturbance affecting the power grid, but no significant impacts are expected until Oct 11.
Going off grid is a financial win for some, but it’s a threat for poorer families and the environment
The Conversation: Grid defection can lead to 'utility death spirals,' which can disadvantage both lower-income households and the environment.
Lack of salmon may not be the problem for endangered killer whales, says study
A new study challenges the assumption that dwindling killer whales numbers are due to a lack of salmon.
Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy
Alberta government plans new wind and solar farm restrictions, raising concerns they prioritize renewables over environmental protection.
Toronto takes step toward ban on misleading fossil fuel ads, following TTC move
Toronto moves toward banning misleading fossil fuel ads on city property, aligning with federal anti-greenwashing regulations.
Alberta company fined after worker severely burned in 2021 oil and gas site fire
O'Reilly Oilfield has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to one count of failing to protect workers under its supervision.
Norway court rejects environmental injunction against oil and gas fields
A Norway court ruled in favor of the government, rejecting activists' bid for a temporary halt on three oil and gas fields.
Low-cost hybrid tech gives Renault breathing space in tough EV transition
Renault CEO Luca de Meo’s low-cost gearbox boosts the brand's position in Europe’s hybrid car market.
Eni CEO says U.S. funds showing confidence in group’s strategy
U.S. investment funds back Eni's spin-off strategy as CEO Descalzi highlights success with low-carbon ventures and talks with KKR.
Moody’s downgrades Volkswagen outlook to ‘negative’ due to operating weakness
Moody's cuts Volkswagen's outlook to "negative" citing weak performance, low volume growth, and restructuring challenges ahead.
Stellantis CEO says EU carbon rules are pushing industry costs up by 40%
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares noted EU carbon rules are raising auto industry costs as customers avoid pricey EVs.
India’s capital bans fireworks to curb air pollution
The fireworks ban which will last until the end of 2024, is the strictest in a string of restrictions on popular firecrackers.
The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work
New Zealand can meet energy and emissions goals by integrating biogas, floating solar, and heat recovery in wastewater systems.
Porsche’s nine-month China sales plunge by third
Porsche on Friday posted a 29 per cent nine-month sales drop in China, joining peers BMW and Mercedes in reporting weaker results in...
Indonesia’s Prabowo to expand farmland by 3 million hectares for self-sufficiency
Indonesia's incoming president, Prabowo Subianto, vows to achieve food self-sufficiency in four years.
Shift to EV-only future would spell job losses, Toyota chairman warns
A shift to an electric vehicle-only future could result in job losses for those in engine-related technology.
Record wildfires ravage Peru’s ecosystems and wildlife
A record number of fires tore through Peru over the past few weeks, wreaking havoc across the country's ecosystems.
Drought blocks shipping in another grains corridor in northern Brazil
Brazil's Amport reports grain transport on Tapajos waterway halted due to severe drought and low water levels in northern Brazil.
Rio Tinto’s real prize: Arcadium’s lithium extraction technology
Rio Tinto's $6.7B Arcadium buyout will give it lithium filtration technology set to transform electronics, EV production.
Indigenous groups in Brazil say they weren’t consulted on carbon credits
Indigenous groups in Para, Brazil, say they weren’t consulted before a government deal to sell carbon offset credits for Amazon conservation.
Ecuador nature deal scrutiny has not slowed work on debt swaps, IDB says
An enquiry into Ecuador's debt-for-nature swap has not slowed work on the instruments, president of the Inter-American Development Bank said.
South Africa offers a lesson on how not to shut down a coal plant
South Africa’s Komati coal plant shutdown stalls green transition, leaving jobs lost and renewable projects delayed.
European donors woo South Africa’s sceptical coal belt on green energy
European politicians and diplomats urge South Africa's coal communities to embrace renewables, promising support amid transition fears.
With EU funding, Tunisian farmer revives parched village
In Tunisia, a locally-built dam with EU funding helps farmers combat drought, boosting crop production despite water scarcity.
Arbitration rules in favour of BP as sole buyer of Kosmos Energy’s Senegal LNG project
Kosmos Energy is barred from third-party LNG sales in the GTA project after a Paris arbitrator ruled in favor of BP.
Water gushes through palm trees and sand dunes after rare rain in the Sahara Desert
A rare deluge in the Sahara Desert nourishes drought-stricken areas with water not seen for decades.
Climate change finance could land at ‘hundreds of billions’, COP29 leaders say
COP29 leaders say a consensus decision on funding will likely reach 'hundreds of billions' — not trillions.
OPEC cuts 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view again
OPEC on Monday cut its 2024 global oil demand growth forecast for the third time this year, citing recent data trends.
China-Europe rivalry heats up at Paris car show as EV tariffs loom
Chinese and European automakers clashed at the Paris car show as the EU plans tariffs on Chinese EVs amid weak demand.
Washington state’s landmark climate law hangs in the balance in November
A landmark Washington law cutting carbon emissions may be repealed by voters just two years after taking effect.