Focus on Environment
Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty
Some plastic-producing and oil and gas countries, including Saudi Arabia, vigorously oppose including plastic production in the treaty.
Top UN court to open unprecedented climate hearings
Climate activists hope a legal blueprint will pave the way toward further legal action on climate change.
New Mexico appeals court upholds rule aimed at curbing ozone pollution
New Mexico Court of Appeals upholds regulations aimed at cracking down on emissions in one of America's top oil and gas producing states.
Northern Ontario site selected for nuclear waste underground repository
Ontario's Ignace chosen for Canada's nuclear waste repository, a $26B project requiring decades of regulatory and construction work.
After a disappointing COP29, here’s how to design global climate talks that might actually work
Opinion: Reform COP talks to accelerate global climate action and overcome the slow, flawed process for meaningful change.
Norway faces WWF in court over deep sea mining
Norway argues that it is essential not to rely on China for critical minerals key for renewable technology.
Alberta’s pledge to take over ownership of emissions data ‘irresponsible’: Guilbeault
Alberta's emissions data plan risks federal law breaches, says Minister Guilbeault, calling Premier Smith's approach "irresponsible."
Exxon lobbyist investigated over hack-and-leak of environmentalist emails, sources say
The operation involved mercenary hackers who successfully breached the email accounts of environmental activists and others, sources said.
BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street sued by Republican states over climate push
Wednesday's complaint filed in the federal court in Tyler, Texas, is among the highest profile lawsuits targeting efforts to promote ESG.
Government-backed review to explore sustainability benefits for small businesses
A government-backed review has been launched to help small UK businesses boost profits through sustainability.
