Focus on Climate
Indonesia launches international carbon exchange
Indonesia launches a carbon exchange for global buyers, seeking funds to achieve ambitious climate goals.
Tariffs, deportations and ‘drill, baby, drill’: What to watch for as Trump returns
The looming threat of devastating tariffs slapped against Canada hangs over Trump's return to the White House on Monday.
Solar farms are booming in the US and putting thousands of hungry sheep to work
The booming solar industry has found an unlikely mascot in sheep as large-scale solar farms crop up across the U.S.
Four of Canada’s biggest banks leave climate alliance
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance aims to accelerate climate action among financial institutions.
Republican-led states sue Biden administration over offshore drilling ban
Republican-led states sue over Biden's ban on new offshore oil and gas projects along most U.S. coastlines.
A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
A major California battery plant fire burned thousands of lithium batteries, a growing renewable energy source.
BMO becomes first Canadian bank to withdraw from Net-Zero Banking Alliance
BMO becomes the first Canadian bank to exit the NZBA, following similar moves by major U.S. lenders under political pressure.
Federal Reserve withdraws from global regulatory climate change group
The Federal Reserve exits global climate risk group NGFS, citing its scope as beyond the Fed's statutory mandate.
Tennessee Attorney General settles ESG dispute with BlackRock
Tennessee and BlackRock settle ESG dispute; BlackRock agrees to increased proxy voting disclosures and third-party audits.
Procter & Gamble accused of ‘greenwashing’ in Charmin toilet paper, lawsuit says
Procter & Gamble faces lawsuit over alleged greenwashing in Charmin toilet paper sourcing from Canada's boreal forest.
