Focus on Environment
In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance
UN chief António Guterres urged rich nations to meet climate finance pledges and called for Africa's permanent seats on the Security Council.
Single heat wave wiped out millions of Alaska’s dominant seabird
A marine heat wave from 2014 to 2016 led to the death of about four million common murres in Alaska, with no signs...
Brazilian miner Vale invests in US startup as part of decarbonization push
Vale Ventures invested in Electrified Thermal Solutions, which develops fossil fuel-free heating tech to cut emissions in industry.
Suncor to increase oil and gas output by up to five per cent in 2025
Suncor Energy plans to boost oil output by up to five per cent in 2025, targeting production of 810,000 to 840,000 barrels per...
North Dakota regulators consider underground carbon dioxide storage permits for Midwest pipeline
North Dakota panel weighs carbon pipeline permits amid landowner protests and environmental debate over CO2 storage project.
The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games
Paris Olympics slashes carbon footprint by 54.6 per cent, generates 1.59M tons of CO2 while avoiding 'carbon neutral' label.
EPA awards $144 million to California to phase out big diesel trucks
EPA grants $144M to CA for zero-emission trucks, targeting diesel pollution and climate change in transportation sector.
Parkland produces first batch of low carbon jet fuel made in Canada
Canada's first low-carbon aviation fuel batch is made, sold to Air Canada, but needs gov't support to scale sustainably.
EU conservatives seek to stall 2035 combustion engine ban
EU's conservative bloc seeks to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban, citing automotive industry challenges and economic concerns.
Crunch time for Saudi-hosted drought, desertification talks
Global land restoration talks in Saudi Arabia highlight funding challenges in combating worldwide desertification crisis.
