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FILE PHOTO: A devastated residential block in Jasper, Alberta, Canada, on Friday July 26, 2024. AMBER BRACKEN/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Canadian insured losses from 2024 weather events reach record C$8.5 billion

Canada's insured losses hit a record C$8.5B in 2024, driven by wildfires, hailstorms, and flooding, per IBC data.

FILE PHOTO: The Supreme Court is pictured, in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 21, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo
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US Supreme Court rejects bid by oil companies to toss Honolulu’s climate suit

US Supreme Court rejects oil firms' appeal to dismiss Honolulu's climate lawsuit accusing them of decades-long deception.

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A view shows signage on a branch of Barclays Bank in London, Britain, March 17, 2023.  REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo/File Photo
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Barclays sustainability chief exits in latest bank reshuffle

Barclays' sustainability head Laura Barlow exits amid scrutiny of banks' climate efforts; Daniel Hanna takes expanded role.

American Airlines planes are seen at gates at LaGuardia Airport ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, in New York City, U.S., November 21, 2023.  REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
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Projected air travel growth runs counter to climate goals, study says

The airline industry, which accounts for about 2.5 per cent of global carbon emissions, has vowed to use more sustainable aviation fuel.

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Canadian companies are using social media to boost their ESG credibility, but investors aren’t buying it

Without backing up their claims, companies risk losing credibility in an environment where authenticity and accountability are paramount.

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Five ways to make aviation more sustainable right now

Aviation, though only 2.5 per cent of emissions, demands urgent sustainable steps to curb growth and meet net-zero goals.

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Opinion: Before we “axe the tax” in Canada, a quick lesson in history and physics

Pierre Poilievre needs to connect the dots on three rising things: emissions, extreme flooding all over the globe, and household-insurance costs.

The Labour Government has sought to improve relations with China as it pursues economic growth (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
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UK should sign climate change co-operation agreement with China, says think tank

Researchers at Chatham House think tank urged the United Kingdom to deepen climate co-operation with Beijing.

An aerial view shows Los Angeles skyline amidst the smoke following the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 10, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
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Los Angeles wildfires trigger air quality warnings and health concerns

LA hit by toxic wildfire smoke sparks health crisis, mask shortages and urgent measures to protect vulnerable residents amidst rising risks.

FILE PHOTO: Wally Adeyemo, U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary, speaks via video link during the ReutersNEXT Newsmaker event in New York City, New York, U.S., November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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US issues partial guidance on clean fuel subsidies, chafing ethanol makers

US releases short-term clean fuel credit guidance but leaves key details unresolved, leaving biofuels groups seeking clarity.

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