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Tough rules force US power plants to capture emissions or shut down
New EPA rules on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric plants are the Biden administration's most ambitious effort yet to roll back...
Oil, chemical industry lobbyists pile in to UN plastics treaty talks
Plastics treaty being attended by 37% more lobbyists from key industries than previous round of negotiations, nonprofit's analysis reveals.
Continental hit with $107 million fine over Dieselgate scandal
Automotive supplier's Dieselgate fine based on breaching supervisory duties after investigation by German prosecutors.
Canada’s Green deputy sentenced to jail for logging protests
Green Party issues statement of solidarity after Angela Davidson arrested for protesting the logging of old-growth trees at Fairy Creek.
Reimagining energy security for the transition to renewables: IRENA report
What will the transition to renewable energy sources mean for our understanding of energy security? The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published...
Peguis First Nation in Canada sues governments over chronic flooding
Peguis First Nation has filed a statement of claim that alleges the Canadian and Manitoba governments have failed to protect the community from...
Canada’s PM to Saskatchewan premier: Don’t pick fight with revenue agency
The Saskatchewan premier has pledged his province will not send Ottawa the money it collects from the federal carbon price on natural gas...
First Nations in Canada say they must not be left out of global plastic treaty talks
First Nations have one message for delegates gathered in Ottawa this week to negotiate a global plastic waste agreement: don't leave us out.
