Focus on Climate
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...
Supreme Court seems skeptical of power plant ‘good neighbor’ rule
EPA rule to restrict smokestack emissions challenged by three states over costs and effectiveness.
Danish farmers concerned carbon tax will lead to lower production
Denmark could become the first country in the world to levy an emissions tax on farming in bid to reach 2030 target.
EU strikes deal to strengthen air quality standards
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Parliament and EU member states reached a deal late on Tuesday to strengthen air quality standards across the...
UK’s climate action plan inadequate and unlawful, campaign groups tell court
By Sam Tobin LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s new climate action plan is unlawful because ministers were given misleading information about the prospects of...
COP28 president urges countries to set plans for fossil fuel transition
By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates, host of last year’s COP28 climate summit, called on Tuesday for governments to...
Nova Scotia town fined $100K by Environment Canada for spilling raw sewage into brook
A town in central Nova Scotia has been fined $100,000 by the federal Environment Department for spilling raw sewage into a brook.
Hot seawater killed most of cultivated coral in Florida Keys in setback for restoration effort
Record hot seawater has killed more than three-quarters of human-cultivated coral that scientists had placed in the Florida Keys
EXCLUSIVE: White House set to back tougher climate model for ethanol, sources say
(Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration is poised to announce an adjustment to its scientific modeling for ethanol that will show the corn-based...
Sio Silica’s Vivian project blocked over potential risks to ground water supply
Provincial Premier Wab Kinew said there have been environmental concerns about the project.
