Focus on Climate
Ottawa’s proposed oil and gas cap could lead to revenue losses of $43 billion, slash 34,000 jobs: report
The report says a proposed federal emissions cap and methane regulations would cause severe economic damage.
Canada’s environment minister Guilbeault calls out Poilievre over 2023 fundraiser with oil and gas execs
Minister Guilbeault criticizes Poilievre for fundraising with oil executives, claiming it aids his wealthy allies against carbon pricing.
ECB starts issuing fine notices to banks not meeting climate expectations
The ECB has started fining banks not meeting climate risk rules, warning penalties will grow if remedial deadlines lapse.
Three hydroelectric dams in Ecuador offline until water levels recover
Three hydroelectric dams in Ecuador have ceased operating due to low water levels amid the country's worst drought in over 60 years.
Firms including Amazon to buy $180 million in carbon credits from namesake rainforest
By Jake Spring SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Amazon and other companies have agreed to buy carbon offset credits that will support the conservation of...
Antarctic krill store as much carbon as the world’s mangroves, salt marshes and seagrass beds
Krill store 20 million tonnes of carbon in the deep ocean each year, making them crucial for carbon sequestration and ecosystems.
Commission to set out how renewables can benefit communities across Scotland
Scotland’s Just Transition Commission will today set out key lessons from Shetland’s experience of the energy transition which it believes can help shape...
Record renewables growth fuels cost competitiveness: IRENA report
Over 75% of 2023's new renewable energy was cheaper than fossil fuels, highlighting its growing global competitiveness.
Battery storage, grids needed to deliver UN goal to triple renewable energy, IEA says
The IEA says tripling global renewable energy by 2030 is feasible but requires rapid grid expansion and storage upgrades.
Amazon forest loses area the size of Germany and France, fueling fires
The Amazon has lost 12.5% of its plant cover, fueling droughts and wildfires, releasing vast carbon emissions globally.
