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As climate focus shifts to states, US East Coast partnership offers model for multi-state collaboration
A trailblazing 11-state regional greenhouse gas partnership on the U.S. East Coast is considering possible changes or expansion.
How will artificial intelligence transform energy innovation?
Commentary from the International Energy Agency: Artificial intelligence is an innovation that catalyses further innovation, including on energy.
Number of inactive oil and gas wells in Alberta fell five per cent in 2023: report
Alberta oil producers spent $769M on well cleanups in 2023, exceeding provincial requirements as inactive wells dropped by five per cent.
EPA hails ‘revitalized’ enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit
EPA enforcement in 2024 cut 225M pounds of pollution, targeted overburdened communities, and set record fines for violations.
Xcel Energy says data center growth won’t get in the way of 2040 clean energy target in Minnesota
A top executive said the company can meet clean energy goals while serving data centers but may need to extend the life of...
Denmark’s groundbreaking agriculture climate policy sets strong example for the world
Denmark’s new policy taxes livestock emissions, restores ecosystems, cuts nitrogen pollution, and sets a global benchmark.
North Dakota governor charts his path to Interior with a rosy state oil and gas outlook
President-elect Trump taps ND Gov. Burgum as Interior Secretary with a mandate to "Drill baby drill," boosting U.S. energy dominance.
Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency
A national study says Nova Scotia's leadership position in energy efficiency has been overtaken by other provinces, including its closest neighbours.
Analysis: Why the $300B climate-finance goal is even less ambitious than it seems
COP29 faces criticism for relying on minimal new efforts, counting inflation-eroded funds, and including developing-country contributions.
Countries have been overlooking their biggest climate allies: local and regional governments
Cities generate over 70 per cent of global emissions, but multilevel partnerships can unlock their vast potential for climate action.
