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Banks summoned to House of Commons environment committee
OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee has summoned Canada’s big five bank CEOs to talk about the environmental and climate impacts of the financial...
Feds order benzene leak fixes in Sarnia, Ontario, after plastic pollution
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is ordering all petrochemical companies in Sarnia, Ontario, to control leaks of the chemical benzene
Citgo bidders can be asked how accommodate bondholder claims
Bidders can be required to say if their offers cover claims by Venezuela bondholders in a separate court action
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Opinion: South Africa's plan to transition from coal to renewable energy sources must include mobilizing different forms of international finance, investing in new...
Manhattan judge hearing arguments on challenges to NYC driver fee
New York’s plan to levy a hefty toll on drivers entering Manhattan is the focus of a legal battle set to play out...
US House farm bill proposal faces slim Senate odds
The US House farm bill includes provisions to reduce spending on food aid for the poor and efforts to help farmers fight climate...
US appeals court won’t pause EPA power plant emissions rule for now
A federal appeals court on Friday refused to temporarily pause a landmark rule issued by the EPA requiring reductions in carbon emissions
IEA warns of key energy mineral shortage risk
The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment
Florida slammed for bill striking climate change from state law
Democrats on Thursday slammed a new law introduced by Florida that makes climate change a lesser priority and largely removes the phrase from...
US ends leasing in its largest coal-producing region
Biden's government announced it was ending coal leases in the Powder River Basin, the nation's largest coal-producing region
