Focus on Climate
US regulator drops some disclosure requirements from draft climate rules
The SEC has reportedly dropped a requirement for U.S.-listed companies to disclose so-called Scope 3 emissions, which was included in its original draft...
In Quebec’s strawberry fields, a tiny insect may forecast big climate impacts: study
A new study suggests a small insect encroaching on Quebec’s strawberry fields could help forecast some major impacts of climate change on agriculture....
EU approves German state aid to ArcelorMittal for decarbonisation
(Reuters) – The EU Commission on Friday said it had approved 1.3 billion euros ($1.41 billion) in German state aid for steel producer...
Wisconsin passes forever chemicals bill, but governor isn’t on board
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin state Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would unlock $125 million to help municipalities and landowners cope with...
Smelly Serbian wastewater adds to environmental woes
Citizens of smog-filled Belgrade lament amount of sewage pouring into river, while lack of treatment plants holds back efforts to join the EU.
Coast Guard takes the lead on Alaska spill that is larger than first thought
Diesel leak from fuel tank farm recalculated to be nearly 9,000 gallons as it creeps towards river.
China 2023 coal power approvals rose, putting climate targets at risk
By David Stanway SINGAPORE (Reuters) -China approved 114 gigawatts (GW) of coal power capacity in 2023, up 10% from a year earlier, with...
Young activists lobby for Australian law on climate harm
CANBERRA (Reuters) – A group of young activists lobbied Australian lawmakers on Thursday for legislation that would oblige the government to consider how...
Chile risks repeat of deadly wildfires because of climate change, report says
By Alexander Villegas SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Deadly wildfires like those that burned through central Chile and killed at least 133 people this month...
UK set to miss near, long term emissions targets, DNV predicts
By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is set to miss its decarbonisation targets for 2030 and its goal of reducing greenhouse gas...
