Focus on Emissions
US Supreme Court declines to pause EPA mercury, methane rules
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block new EPA rules tightening limits on mercury and methane emissions, despite challenges from states and industry...
Mexico’s new president promises to resume fight against climate change
Mexico's new president Sheinbaum targets 45 per cent renewables by 2030, shifting from López Obrador's fossil fuel focus.
Czechs seek partners to challenge EU’s CO2 goals for car sector
The Czech Republic will seek EU allies to counter stricter 2025 CO2 limits, which risk hefty fines and impact on its car sector,...
Scotland committee backs emissions target Bill but stresses importance of scrutiny
A Holyrood committee backs the new emissions target bill but insists on proper scrutiny amid changes to carbon reduction goals.
Cement maker Lafarge opens low-carbon fuel facility at Alberta plant
Lafarge Canada installs $38M facility at Exshaw, Alta., using construction waste as fuel, cutting CO2 emissions by 30,000 tonnes.
Canada’s early emissions estimate for 2023 shows modest decline, but oil and gas emissions undermine progress
Progress on reducing emissions is possible, but hitting Canada's 2030 target requires that governments build on policy momentum.
India’s top court pulls up authorities over air quality as farmers burn crop residue
India's Supreme Court demands action within a week to curb crop burning, which worsens Delhi's toxic smog ahead of winter.
Climate Investment Funds eyes $1 billion to help green industries
Climate Investment Funds will invest up to $1 billion to decarbonize high-emission sectors like steel, cement, and chemicals in developing countries.
China could cut CO2 by a third by 2035 with new UN targets, think tank says
China could cut carbon emissions by a third by 2035, aligning with Paris Agreement goals, if it adopts more ambitious climate targets.
Biden signs bill exempting some semiconductor factories from new environmental reviews
Biden signed a law exempting some U.S. semiconductor facilities from new environmental reviews to speed up projects.
