Focus on Emissions
California Gov. Newsom signs laws to curb oil and gas pollution near neighborhoods
Governor Newsom signed laws to cut oil pollution, empower local restrictions, and fine low-producing oil wells in California.
Climate change made some heat waves at least 10 times more likely: Environment Canada
Climate change made August heat waves in northern Canada 10 times more likely, with temperatures 12-13 degrees above normal.
More firm clean power needed to hit California climate goals, Edison Intl. CEO says
California needs firm clean energy, like geothermal and gas with carbon capture, to meet its 2045 zero-emissions goal.
HSBC says governments’ climate plans need to provide sector details
HSBC group says governments must provide sector-level detail on carbon emission plans to make them workable.
B.C. party leaders talk mining promises on campaign trail
British Columbia’s New Democrats and Conservatives issued their plans for the mining industry while campaigning in the province’s resource-rich communities. Both NDP Leader...
Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
A G7-backed plan to close coal plants in emerging markets faces delays, with Indonesia's Cirebon-1 deal still unresolved.
Ottawa’s proposed oil and gas cap could lead to revenue losses of $43 billion, slash 34,000 jobs: report
The report says a proposed federal emissions cap and methane regulations would cause severe economic damage.
ECB starts issuing fine notices to banks not meeting climate expectations
The ECB has started fining banks not meeting climate risk rules, warning penalties will grow if remedial deadlines lapse.
Antarctic krill store as much carbon as the world’s mangroves, salt marshes and seagrass beds
Krill store 20 million tonnes of carbon in the deep ocean each year, making them crucial for carbon sequestration and ecosystems.
Battery storage, grids needed to deliver UN goal to triple renewable energy, IEA says
The IEA says tripling global renewable energy by 2030 is feasible but requires rapid grid expansion and storage upgrades.
