Focus on Climate
B.C. told to brace for heat wave as forecast shows 40°C for Kamloops
Warning preparedness meteorologist Armel Castellan says the heat will start on Vancouver Island and move east across the province.
California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools
If approved by voters, the money would pay for building new schools and help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Ottawa announces $11 million in funding for clean energy projects, mostly in Alberta
Of the funding, $8.5 million will be divided between seven Alberta companies doing work in the area of clean hydrogen development.
Fourth of July scorcher set for a quarter of the United States
Some 110 million people in 21 states will spend their holiday under heat-related advisories and warnings.
GM to pay $145.8 million penalty after US finds excess emissions
The investigation found vehicles from the 2012-2018 model years were emitting more than 10% higher CO2 on average than GM initially claimed.
AI driving rise in Google’s greenhouse gas emissions, says company
Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have risen 48% since 2019, according to the firm’s latest environmental report
New UK government must fully back push for 100% renewables, say Greens
The next UK government must fully support the push for 100% of energy to be provided by renewable sources, the Scottish Greens have...
La Nina threatens Latin America with hurricanes and droughts: experts
La Nina is linked to both floods and drought, as well as an increase in the frequency of hurricanes in the Caribbean.
US Supreme Court gives miners, farmers new shot at overturning regulations
Proponents expect the ruling to bolster challenges to various regulations, including the ESG investing rule.
Constellation Energy talking to Pennsylvania on Three Mile Island restart: sources
This plan, driven by rising power demand and the push for carbon-free energy, faces high costs and logistical challenges.
