Focus on Emissions
Trump’s energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power
Trump's Energy Department pick, Chris Wright, prioritizes expanding U.S. energy production.
Climate Investment Funds secures $500 million debut bond for clean energy transition
CIF's $500M debut bond, aimed at funding low-carbon tech in emerging markets, is six times oversubscribed, signifying strong investor interest.
Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up
Protests mark final hearing on controversial Alberta coal mine, as decision nears on Northback Holdings' project.
Senate Democrats urge Republican to delay hearing for Chris Wright
Democrats urge delay in confirmation hearing for Trump's energy nominee Chris Wright, citing missing ethics paperwork.
G20 financial stability watchdog urges broader adoption of climate transition plans
G20's FSB urges standardization of climate transition plans to assess banking risks, as global discrepancies persist.
Sizewell C nuclear plant costs ‘could double to nearly £40bn’
Nuclear plants are becoming vital for electricity in Britain as the government aims to decarbonize the grid by 2030.
IFC says world must urgently streamline green bond ‘taxonomies’
World Bank calls for unified green bond definitions to secure funds for the green transition, amid concerns over US policy shifts.
Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study
CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in EVs and stricter regulations.
One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report
One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy.
Investor climate group Net-Zero Asset Managers suspends activities after BlackRock exit
BlackRock exits Net-Zero Asset Managers initiative amid U.S. political backlash, prompting coalition to suspend activities.
