Focus on Climate
Judge in Brazil orders slaughterhouses to pay for Amazon reforestation
A Brazilian judge found two slaughterhouses guilty of buying cattle from protected Amazon land, ordering compensation for damages.
Watchdog calls for B.C. to boost oversight of old-growth forest on Quadra Island
B.C.'s watchdog warns of old-growth loss on Quadra Island due to poor oversight; calls for better management practices.
Canada oil industry group calls for changes to anti-greenwashing laws
CAPP urges Canada's Competition Bureau to revise anti-greenwashing laws, citing risks, penalties, and unclear guidelines.
Amazon communities worry about livelihoods as water levels fall further
Drought in Brazil’s Amazon is causing the Madeira River to reach historic lows, threatening local livelihoods and commodity trade.
Fuel oil spill shuts several beaches in Spain’s Gran Canaria
An oil spill off Gran Canaria closed beaches and prompted an environmental emergency as authorities deployed resources to manage the slick.
Perpetua expects US approval for antimony mine by year’s end
Perpetua Resources shares up 17% after news that final impact statement on Pentagon-backed antimony mine will be released ahead of likely approval.
Shell, Eni lead funding round for carbon tech firm Mantel Capture
Oil giants join early stage funding round for Mantel carbon capture technology, which uses molten salts to cut emissions.
China nears peak emissions as climate envoy meets US counterpart
As China continues to install renewable energy capacity at record speeds, analysts say the country could hit peak emissions sooner than expected.
Malaysia launches plan to achieve net zero aviation emissions by 2050
Net zero blueprint issued by transport ministry will increase use of sustainable aviation fuel and cut emissions in Malaysia aviation industry.
World Bank’s IFC signs green financing deal with Indonesia steel mill
Money for electric arc furnace technology could help steelmaker decarbonise and compete in markets looking for green steel.
