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Energy transition stocks get lots of love from investors, TSX Venture list shows
CALGARY — Canadian-based mining companies that are betting on the global energy transition saw a surge of investor interest in 2023, according to...
Federal government scales back carbon price rebates for small businesses
OTTAWA — The federal government is cutting the amount of money small- and medium-sized businesses will be given from carbon pricing revenues so...
Alberta First Nations seek answers on carbon capture and storage plans
Seven Alberta First Nations unite to question billion-dollar carbon storage plans over safety, treaty rights, and environmental risks.
Conservation group expands Hawaii coral reef insurance programme
By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) – Conservation group The Nature Conservancy has purchased a new, expanded insurance policy that could see up to...
Mexico antitrust body sets conditions for government purchase of Iberdrola plants
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s antitrust regulator on Thursday issued conditions on the Mexican government’s purchase of 13 power plants from Spain’s Iberdrola,...
US issues Clean Air Permit to New York’s Empire Offshore Wind project
(Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday, granted a Clean Air Act permit to New York’s Empire Offshore Wind LLC....
Activists storm Canada finance minister’s office demanding climate laws for banks
TORONTO (Reuters) – Climate activists barged into Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s Toronto office on Thursday demanding the government announce climate-related regulation for...
Romania raises 2 billion euros from debut green bond
The long-awaited eurobond was launched at 300 basis points.
Carbon price rebates rising in most provinces April 1
OTTAWA — The federal carbon price will increase April 1 to $85 per tonne, up from $60. The quarterly rebates associated with it...
