Focus on Politics
‘An uncertainty bomb’: Reactions to Alberta’s renewables rules
EDMONTON — Reaction is pouring in to the Alberta government’s new rules for future wind and solar energy projects. They include a ban...
Harmful waste generation set to jump, U.N. warns
Billions of dollars in damage will be caused to the environment by 2050 unless urgent measures are taken to cut waste, particularly in...
Export Development Canada lends Newfoundland hydrogen project $128M
OTTAWA — The federal export credit agency has agreed to lend millions of dollars to a second green hydrogen project in Atlantic Canada....
Analysis: Climate change confined to mere annex in draft WTO deal
Across 56 pages of rules for global commerce, just one paragraph concerns the environment – and even then it notes "deep divergences" among...
EEX to work with local bourse on carbon trading in Turkey
European Energy Exchange confirms commitment to establishing emissions trading "to drive decarbonisation".
EU 2030 wind target within reach thanks to investment, improved permitting, industry body says
By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union’s wind power target for 2030 is within reach due to a rebound in investment...
Effort to repeal Washington’s landmark carbon program puts budget in limbo with billions at stake
SEATTLE (AP) — A conservative-backed effort to repeal Washington state’s landmark carbon pricing program and tax on the sale of stocks and bonds...
US EPA directs $1 billion to 25 Superfund hazardous waste cleanups
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. environment regulator said on Tuesday it is launching new cleanup projects at 25 hazardous waste...
Nova Scotia tables bill to restructure management, regulation of electricity sector
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced a bill to change how the province’s electrical grid is structured and regulated. The Energy...
