Focus on Environment
Climate protesters under fire in Europe: UN expert
Environmental activists are increasingly facing hostility across Europe, a UN expert said, warning that the very right to protest was “at risk” in...
US appeals court temporarily pauses SEC climate disclosure rules
By Clark Mindock (Reuters) -A U.S. appeals court on Friday temporarily paused new rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requiring...
Feds pick New England’s offshore wind development area, drawing cheers and questions alike
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government on Friday designated a large area off the New England coast for offshore wind production development,...
Nova Scotia grants Northern Pulp mill one-year extension for environmental assessment
HALIFAX — An idled Nova Scotia pulp mill has been given another year to complete an environmental assessment for its project to build...
As the rumble of tractor protests grows, the EU offers more environmental concessions to farmers
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm on Friday proposed weakening even more climate and environmental measures in the bloc’s latest set...
Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects
EDMONTON — Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development. The government has released a map defining which...
Germany’s emissions dropped sharply last year, raising hopes for 2030 target
BERLIN — Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped by one-tenth last year as renewable energy grew in importance, the use of coal and gas...
How the 2019 Fridays for Futures strikes inspired a wave of Canadian climate leaders
As they marched through the streets in 2019, Ashley Torres and Louis Couillard did not expect a protest would alter the trajectory of...
In Mexico, a once glittering lake is being sucked dry by development, drought and lawlessness
VALLE DE BRAVO, Mexico (AP) — Once a glittering weekend getaway for wealthy residents of Mexico City, Valle de Bravo has been reduced...
Chemicals in plastics far more numerous than previous estimates, report says
LONDON – At least 3,000 more chemicals are in plastics — from food packaging to toys to medical devices — than previously estimated...
