Focus on Electricity
Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?
COP29 carbon credit deal could fund emissions cuts, but past scandals mean trust must be regained first.
Global offshore wind industry poised to miss big targets as obstacles mount
Global offshore wind faces setbacks: rising costs, delays, and missed targets jeopardize renewable energy goals by 2030.
European oil giants step back from renewables path
European oil giants, including BP, cut back on low-carbon power and refocus on oil, gas to revive investor confidence.
Forbes vows Scotland will capitalise on ‘opportunities’ of net zero transition
Scotland aims to become a global green energy leader by fostering an investor-friendly climate for net-zero projects, says Kate Forbes.
Trump’s new energy council could mean trade opportunity for Canada: experts
Trump’s energy-focused administration may open new trade opportunities for Canada amid looming tariffs, experts suggest.
Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Less than a month after the largest U.S. dam removal, salmon cut off for generations are returning to spawn.
Community wealth building is a strategy for Canada’s transition to net zero
Local ownership, democratic control, and a balanced distribution of wealth can play a critical role in advancing Canada’s net-zero objectives.
Massachusetts legislation looks to remove barriers to the state’s shift from natural gas
Massachusetts bill would give gas utilities and regulators new powers to offer customers “something else” such as heat from networked geothermal.
Solar power project in Brazil favelas hopes to shine in G20 spotlight
In Morro da Babilonia, Brazil, residents hope their local solar project will gain attention during Rio's G20 summit.
Colombia’s government is eager for post-fossil fuels economy. But costs are a barrier
Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, is set on transitioning from fossil fuels, prioritizing the green energy transition despite costs.
