Focus on Environment
Inter-American Court rules Colombia drilling violated native rights
The Inter-American Court ruled Colombia violated U'wa Indigenous rights by allowing resource projects on their ancestral lands, demanding remedies.
EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31
Michael Regan, who has led the EPA throughout Biden's four-year term, said Friday he will leave the agency Dec. 31.
California regulators vote to delay closure of gas storage facility, site of worst US methane leak
California regulators delay Aliso Canyon gas facility closure, sparking debate over energy needs and community safety.
Alberta announces future coal mining policy plan, industry consults
Alberta says it will ban new mountaintop removal mining and new open-pit mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Wells Fargo departs climate banking group in another high-profile exit after Goldman
The bank ended its membership in the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, two weeks after another notable exit by Goldman Sachs.
Volunteers battle to clear spilled oil on Russia’s Black Sea coast
Volunteers battle to clean Russia's Black Sea coast after a tanker spill, called an ecological disaster, contaminates 45+ hectares.
UK can have clean, stable power by 2030 — without heavy reliance on biomass
U.K. can achieve a stable, decarbonised power system by 2030 with reduced biomass reliance, driven by wind, solar and better interconnections.
Alaska governor asks Trump to roll back restrictions on oil and gas drilling
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s wants to expand oil and gas exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels
Environmental groups are suing California regulators over biofuel pollution impacts, claiming neglect of low-income communities.
States, environmental groups drop lawsuit over US Postal Service EV purchase plans
The lawsuit sought to block the U.S. Postal Service's plan to buy mostly gas-powered, next-generation delivery vehicles.
