Focus on Climate
Manitoba denies environmental licence to contentious sand project
The Vivian project has failed to secure an environmental licence.
Ottawa considers changes to clean electricity rules after consultations
OTTAWA, Ill. — Ottawa is considering alterations to its proposed clean electricity regulations. The possible changes come after consultations with industry. The government...
Ottawa promised Canadians two billion new trees, Quebec wants to cut some down
MONTREAL — The federal government committed to planting two billion trees across the country to restore natural habitats and fight climate change, and...
Thousands homeless after DR Congo’s worst floods in sixty years
By Benoit Nyemba and Ange Kasongo KINSHASA (Reuters) – In a makeshift camp for people displaced by floods in Democratic Republic of Congo,...
Climate activists dump pink powder on case containing US Constitution
By Jonathan Allen (Reuters) -Two climate change activists appeared in court on Thursday for throwing pink powder on glass cases displaying the U.S....
Conservation group expands Hawaii coral reef insurance programme
By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) – Conservation group The Nature Conservancy has purchased a new, expanded insurance policy that could see up to...
Going green at 50? IEA climate pivot debated at anniversary meeting
By America Hernandez and Noah Browning PARIS (Reuters) – Energy ministers, oil executives and green investors gathered this week to mark a half-century...
Activists storm Canada finance minister’s office demanding climate laws for banks
TORONTO (Reuters) – Climate activists barged into Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s Toronto office on Thursday demanding the government announce climate-related regulation for...
Romania raises 2 billion euros from debut green bond
The long-awaited eurobond was launched at 300 basis points.
