Focus on Climate
EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog
Nepal’s hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut oil imports and clean up its air, thanks to a boom in EV sales
Reduction in volumes forces Fort Nelson, B.C. natural gas plant to suspend operations
A company that operates a natural gas plant in Fort Nelson, B.C., is suspending operations because of a reduction in gas volumes, which...
Climate records keep shattering. How worried should we be?
Making sense of the run of climate extremes may be challenging for some. Here's a look at what scientists are saying.
After historic floods, Brazil braces for severe drought
After torrential rains that sparked historic flooding in southern Brazil, the country expects a swing to severe drought in parts: Environmental Minister Marina...
Ecuador Indigenous, environmental groups protest Petroecuador gas flaring
Ecuadorean Indigenous organizations and environmental advocacy groups are protesting state-run oil company Petroecuador, saying it is failing to comply with a court order...
Virginia governor says state will abandon California emissions standards by the end of the year
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says his state will abandon California's stringent vehicle emissions rules aimed at reducing carbon pollution at the end of...
Little transparency for Saskatchewan’s industrial carbon levy program: auditor
Saskatchewan's auditor says the Canadian province's carbon levy program for industrial emitters lacks public transparency.
New York indefinitely halts Manhattan congestion pricing
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered an indefinite halt to the planned toll on drivers entering Manhattan's central business district that had...
Planet overheating, ban fossil fuel ads: UN chief
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for a ban on advertising oil, gas and coal as global climate monitors signal the planet is...
US may revive some shut nuclear plants to help meet emissions goal energy chief
The US could revive some of its recently retired nuclear power plants to help meet rising demand for zero-emissions electricity, Energy Secretary Jennifer...
