Focus on Climate
We compared land transport options for getting to net zero. Hands down, electric rail is the best
Compared to road and diesel trains, electric rail could cut emissions by 80 to 90% from 2030 onwards: The Conversation Australia.
Ottawa announces more than $192 million for Nova Scotia clean energy projects
Federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced $192M for six clean energy projects in Nova Scotia, including battery storage and wind farms.
Roadmap to net-zero: The future of Canada’s chemical industry
Canada’s chemical industry must transition urgently to net-zero through circularity, renewables, electrification, carbon capture and storage, and energy efficiency: Clean Energy Canada
CenterPoint Energy sees up to $1.3bn restoration costs after Beryl
After millions lost power during Hurricane Beryl, CenterPoint outlines costs of restoring damaged facilities.
Corporate climate watchdog keeps lid on buying carbon offsets to meet climate targets
Science-Based Targets initiative report shows not enough scientific support for carbon offsets as an effective way to meet corporate climate targets.
Air New Zealand dumps 2030 carbon intensity targets in climate policy shift
Air New Zealand said it would drop its carbon intensity reduction target due to challenges faced in fleet renewal and fuel availability.
World’s forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds
In 2023, intense drought and record wildfires hindered forests' ability to absorb CO2, worsening global warming.
Thousands in Serbia rally against Rio Tinto lithium mine project
Thousands protested in Sabac, Serbia against Rio Tinto's lithium project, fearing environmental harm despite reassurances.
These 10 countries are phasing out coal the fastest
Phasing out coal power from 36% of global electricity in 2022 to 4% by 2030 and 0% by 2040 is crucial to limiting...
Sustainable development must work or world faces ‘massive tragedy’, expert says
The loss of forests in Gabon would put a huge amount of carbon emissions into the atmosphere and hit water supplies to neighbouring...
