Focus on Climate
Heatwaves and outages test support for juntas in Chad and Mali
The Sahel's recent heatwave has exposed the struggle of junta-led countries, such as Chad and Mali, to guarantee basic services
Environment groups criticize Ottawa’s walk-back on pollution impact assessment
Environmental groups say Canada's Liberal government is giving up its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions through proposed amendments to the federal Impact...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme will not include glass: minister
'There's still time for a rethink," says the head of Action to Protect Rural Scotland, noting glass is the most energy intensive of...
Latest national emissions report shows signs of progress toward Canada’s 2030 goal
Canada's latest greenhouse-gas emissions report shows the country making progress toward meeting its next target in 2030, but there is still a very...
Carbon credit standards approval extended to 98% of market
Five of the world's largest carbon credit programmes now have initial approval from standards body interested in 'high quality' schemes.
Boundary Dam carbon capture project missing goals, report says
Goal of Boundary Dam carbon capture to reduce emissions by 90% has never been reached, claims analyst, as technology's economics are disputed.
Ontario suspends chemical plant approval over benzene emissions
Ineos temporarily shuts down facility after environment ministry declares benzene levels too high.
Podcast: The Climate Question
The Climate Question podcast from the BBC World Service features a variety of views on climate change and what to do about it....
Breakthrough Institute report: What is the true mining footprint of clean energy?
Breakthrough Institute: A rational comparison of the metal and mining footprints of clean electricity technologies — contrasted with the material requirements of fossil...
