Focus on Climate
Focus on coal miners, power grid as South Africa spends just sixth of climate aid
South Africa's $11.6B climate fund has spent $1.9B on grid expansion, coal transition, and green projects, sources said.
From waste to power: How floating solar panels on wastewater ponds could help solve NZ’s electricity security crisis
Floating solar panels on wastewater ponds could cut energy costs, reduce algae growth, and boost New Zealand’s power supply.
World’s first commercial CO2 storage soon ready in Norway
Norway makes progress towards opening a massive undersea vault for commercially transporting and storing carbon dioxide.
California Gov. Newsom signs laws to curb oil and gas pollution near neighborhoods
Governor Newsom signed laws to cut oil pollution, empower local restrictions, and fine low-producing oil wells in California.
Climate change made some heat waves at least 10 times more likely: Environment Canada
Climate change made August heat waves in northern Canada 10 times more likely, with temperatures 12-13 degrees above normal.
More firm clean power needed to hit California climate goals, Edison Intl. CEO says
California needs firm clean energy, like geothermal and gas with carbon capture, to meet its 2045 zero-emissions goal.
HSBC says governments’ climate plans need to provide sector details
HSBC group says governments must provide sector-level detail on carbon emission plans to make them workable.
B.C. party leaders talk mining promises on campaign trail
British Columbia’s New Democrats and Conservatives issued their plans for the mining industry while campaigning in the province’s resource-rich communities. Both NDP Leader...
Restarting nuclear power plants: The unprecedented gamble in the US
US energy companies plan to restart two nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and transition to clean energy.
Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
A G7-backed plan to close coal plants in emerging markets faces delays, with Indonesia's Cirebon-1 deal still unresolved.
