Focus on Emissions
Danish farmers concerned carbon tax will lead to lower production
Denmark could become the first country in the world to levy an emissions tax on farming in bid to reach 2030 target.
EU strikes deal to strengthen air quality standards
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Parliament and EU member states reached a deal late on Tuesday to strengthen air quality standards across the...
EXCLUSIVE: White House set to back tougher climate model for ethanol, sources say
(Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration is poised to announce an adjustment to its scientific modeling for ethanol that will show the corn-based...
Ottawa considers changes to clean electricity rules after consultations
OTTAWA, Ill. — Ottawa is considering alterations to its proposed clean electricity regulations. The possible changes come after consultations with industry. The government...
Going green at 50? IEA climate pivot debated at anniversary meeting
By America Hernandez and Noah Browning PARIS (Reuters) – Energy ministers, oil executives and green investors gathered this week to mark a half-century...
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...
Global warming, deforestation, fires combined could hasten Amazon demise, study finds
By Oliver Griffin BOGOTA (Reuters) – Drought and heat driven by climate change and other factors threaten to cause the collapse of South...
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...
Google to share oil and gas methane leaks spotted from space
(Reuters) – Google and environmental group Environmental Defense Fund on Wednesday unveiled a partnership to expose sources of climate-warming emissions from oil and...
