Focus on Emissions
P.E.I. forests emit more carbon than they absorb after damage from 2022 storm
P.E.I. forests emit more carbon than they absorb due to damage from post-tropical storm Fiona, with recovery expected by 2045.
Biden administration finalizes solar lands plan, touts permitting progress
Plan identifies 31m acres with high solar potential and low conflicts with wildlife and plant habitats.
China to continue with low-carbon reforms, energy regulator says
The world's second-biggest economy has emerged as a global leader in the energy transition, though it still relies significantly on coal.
Carbon registry Verra rejects China rice projects
Integrity of rice irrigation schemes under scrutiny after carbon market monitor rejects 37 Chinese projects.
Future of chemical sector ‘at risk’ in UK without plan to cut fossil fuels
Think tank calls for policymakers to support a transition to green chemicals industry in Britain to help decarbonise wider economy.
Canada wildfires last year released more carbon than several countries
At 647 megatonnes, the carbon released in last year's Canada wildfires exceeded those of seven of the ten largest national emitters.
Dutch group sues Stellantis over alleged emissions cheating
Class action lawsuit over alleged Stellantis emissions cheating is based on actions of predecessor company Fiat Chrysler.
Miliband urged to end subsidies for firms burning wood for electricity
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband faces pressure to halt subsidies for wood-burning power stations like Drax amid environmental concerns.
