Focus on Environment
Buffett’s PacifiCorp suspected of collusion by wildfire victims’ law firms
Class-action firms accuse PacifiCorp of colluding with other law firms to secure low settlements for 2020 Oregon wildfire victims.
COP29 host Azerbaijan launches climate fund, seeks fossil-fuel producer support
Azerbaijan, host of COP29, announced a $1 billion climate fund for developing nations, funded by 10 fossil-fuel producers and oil companies, aiming to...
Humans caused climate change. Amid the suffering, now they must solve it
Scientists warned that continued burning of oil, gas, and coal would have devastating climate impacts, but solutions are in sight.
Renewable electricity to outstrip coal next year: IEA
Electricity produced from renewable sources is set to surpass output from coal-fired plants for the first time in 2025, the IEA said Friday
Rising cooling demand to keep coal plants online this year, IEA says
Global electricity demand is set to grow at its fastest pace in nearly 20 years this year, spurred by increasing demand for air...
Climate change threatens age-old Mauritania date harvest
As sand swallows palm trees, Mauritania's oases struggle to sustain ancient date harvest tradition.
US appeals court orders judge to reconsider Biden ESG investing rule
The court ordered a Texas judge to reconsider a decision upholding a Biden rule on socially conscious investing in light of the recent...
Federal govt announces $89 million for conservation projects across Canada
Canada's environment minister announced $89M for 10 GHG reduction projects, aiming to conserve 30% of land and water by 2030, with major initiatives...
NJ environmental justice law won’t block power plant hotly fought by Newark residents
The backup power plant for a sewage facility, balancing pollution control and environmental justice; it mandates solar panels and battery storage.
Climate groups split over whether Biden should ‘pass the torch’
Biden, 81, is under pressure and scrutiny from some lawmakers, donors and activists to drop his reelection campaign.
