Focus on Climate
Over 1 million in Texas without power, Freeport LNG restart pending after Beryl
Customers of CenterPoint Energy struggling to get back power as Texas bakes in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Oil producer Strathcona partners with Canada Growth Fund for carbon capture
Strathcona and Canada Growth Fund will each invest up to C$1 billion in building CCS infrastructure in Saskatchewan and Alberta, aiming to capture...
New UK government must restore nature as ‘top priority’, green groups urge
Green groups urge PM Keir Starmer to prioritize nature, addressing challenges like increased eco-farming funds, stricter polluter rules, and expanded protected areas.
Amazon tribes win lawsuit over carbon credits in Colombia
Court annulled the $3.8M carbon credit deal in the Amazon rainforest, claimed by six local tribes to have been signed without their consent.
Azerbaijan plans climate fund after pushback on fossil-fuel levy: source
Azerbaijan has abandoned its proposal for a fossil-fuel levy at COP29, opting instead to launch a new fund for green investments in poorer...
Seeking carbon-free power, Virginia utility considers small nuclear reactors
The utility will explore the possibility of using small nuclear reactors to help meet growing electricity demands while reducing emissions.
Newfoundland fishers interrupt ministers’ press conference, demand reinstating cod moratorium
Fishers interrupted the news conference to demand the reinstatement of a 32-year moratorium on commercial cod fishing, opposing Ottawa's recent decision to reopen...
A look at heat records that have been broken around the world
2024 has seen unprecedented heat records worldwide, indicating a clear sign of human-induced climate change, with areas like Las Vegas hitting 120°F for...
Prepare to conserve power, grid operator tells Californians
The operator told customers to conserve energy as forecasts of extreme heat this week are set to raise demand and could strain the...
Campaigners criticise Paris Olympics sponsorship deals with high-emitting firms
Top athletes have joined Badvertising, which campaigns against high carbon advertising, in calling for the International Olympics Committee (IOC) to cut ties with...
