Focus on Climate
Oil, gas groups sue to block US rule hiking drilling fees on federal lands
Under the new policy finalized last month, oil and gas companies will pay higher bonds to help ensure old oil and gas wells...
Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of ‘crazy’ ocean heat
Ocean temperatures have gone so "crazy haywire" hot that scientists are hoping for a few hurricanes to cool things off.
Nova Scotia premier wants equal treatment for land corridor after feds buy Quebec bridge
Both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick want Canada's federal government to pay to strengthen the dike system along the vital land corridor between...
US proposes ending new federal leases in its biggest coal region
The Bureau of Land Management proposal would affect millions of acres of U.S. federal lands and underground mineral reserves in the Powder River...
Texas bridge remains closed after barge crash
Oil leaking from the barge that crashed into a Texas bridge led to the closure of about 6.5 miles of the waterway. The...
Brazil’s government hikes 2024 GDP forecast, sees higher inflation
Brazil's Finance Ministry on Thursday hiked its projection for economic growth this year but also raised inflation estimates for 2024 and 2025, underlining...
Wildfire near Canadian oil city expected to be subdued on Thursday: local authority
A large wildfire near the Canadian oil sands city of Fort McMurray stalled overnight and was not expected to advance on Thursday during...
How should U.S. electricity markets evolve to get ready for an emissions-free world?
Resources for the Future: As reforms to the U.S. electricity market are considered, what priorities should regulators keep in mind?
Sport bodies ‘will need climate action plan in place to receive funding’
National sport governing bodies will need to put a robust sustainability action plan in place by March 2027 to receive funding
Britain eyes 2026 start for tougher company climate disclosures
Currently Britain requires listed companies to make climate-related disclosures using norms from a global taskforce
