Focus on Emissions
Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations
Phillips 66 indicted for Clean Water Act violations, accused of dumping oily wastewater from its Carson refinery into LA sewers.
Global climate funds set for first annual outflows, Morningstar says
For the first time, global climate funds face net withdrawals, with $24B pulled in 2024 amid poor returns, greenwashing, and anti-ESG sentiment.
Fears rise of gender setbacks in global climate battle
COP29 faces backlash on gender, with key language stripped from drafts, sparking concern over setbacks in women’s role in climate action.
US Bipartisan Carbon Dioxide Removal Investment Act Levels the Playing Field for Carbon Removal Scale-Up
November 21 2024 Washington, DC (November 21, 2024) — Today in the U.S. Senate, Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the...
Cost of support measures for fossil fuels decreased sharply in 2023 but remains elevated relative to its historical average
21 November 2024 The cost of government support measures for the production and consumption of fossil fuels decreased sharply in 2023, as energy...
Climate protesters arrested outside Pierre Poilievre’s official residence in Ottawa
Two Greenpeace activists were arrested after blocking Pierre Poilievre’s Ottawa residence with a replica oil pumpjack, police report.
Crunch time: What still needs to be hammered out at COP29?
COP29 debates how developed nations will fund $1 trillion yearly for developing countries by 2030, including grants vs. loans and fairness.
Canada’s first hydrogen-heated home lays groundwork for low-carbon alternatives
Canada’s first hydrogen-heated home in Sherwood Park tests hydrogen’s feasibility as an alternative to natural gas for residential heating.
Jude Law says fossil fuel companies need to answer for their actions
Jude Law: “Oil, gas and coal are harming our planet, causing a surge in deadly weather events. It’s time for fossil fuel firms...
Analysis: Trade demands clash with climate agenda at COP29 talks
Developing nations at COP29 decry trade barriers like the EU's carbon border levy, warning they hinder green transitions and climate equity.
