Focus on Climate
2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record: EU monitor
Scientists say the period being lived through right now is likely the warmest the Earth has been for the last 125,000 years.
Jet zero? Why net zero in aviation can’t get off the ground
Jet zero councils strive for aviation sustainability but risk failure due to incremental goals, industry bias, and limited innovation.
Collaboration on steel and cement emissions standards is crucial for global markets
For industry, interoperable standards can provide a common language to facilitate global markets and help accelerate the energy transition.
Drought, heat threaten future of balsam firs popular as Christmas trees
The balsam fir accounts for about 20% of all trees in New Brunswick and is commonly associated with Christmas.
Indonesia phasing out coal by 2040 requires ramping up renewables
Ember: By increasing renewables share to 65% in the power mix by 2040, and retiring 3 GW of coal annually, Indonesia may reach...
Thousands without power and trains cancelled as Storm Darragh hits Britain
Gusts of up to 92mph have been recorded overnight in Capel Curig in North Wales.
Alberta releases new rules and no-go zones on wind and solar projects
Alberta has released new wind and solar development rules it says are needed to protect the environment, food security and the province's scenery.
New Mexico seeks record $47.8M fine for excess air pollution by natural gas processor
New Mexico fines Targa Resources $47.8M for alleged air pollution, issuing cease order at gas plant near Texas border.
Closely-watched international climate case in the Hague wraps up its first week of testimony
International climate case at UN court debates obligations to combat climate change, aid vulnerable nations, and cut emissions.
As climate focus shifts to states, US East Coast partnership offers model for multi-state collaboration
A trailblazing 11-state regional greenhouse gas partnership on the U.S. East Coast is considering possible changes or expansion.
