Focus on Electricity
Opinion: Hey Australia, Ontario is no model for energy and climate policy
Energy and climate strategy should prioritize options with lowest economic, environmental, technological and safety risks. Ontario’s does the opposite.
China leads the net zero transition – here’s what we can learn from its progress in Beijing and Hong Kong
China leads the global clean energy race, outspending the US and Europe tenfold and dominating solar, wind, and battery production.
Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium, sources say
Rio Tinto eyes $4-6 billion Arcadium takeover to secure lithium, positioning as the third-largest EV battery metal producer.
US trade chief defends tariff hikes when paired with investment
US Trade Rep Katherine Tai defends tariffs on China, calling them a “constructive” tool to boost US industry ahead of elections.
CNL Expands Highly Successful CNRI Program to Include Fusion Technologies in Annual Call for Proposals
Canada’s national nuclear laboratories supports vendors through innovation gap, and advances next generation of clean energy technology CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Oct. 04, 2024...
Waste gas from oil drilling sites to help power Canada’s electricity grid
With rising pressure to cut emissions, a Calgary company aims to turn waste gas from oil wells into electricity for 100,000 Canadian homes.
India, US to cooperate on critical battery minerals, trade minister says
Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal announces supply chain cooperation agreement with the U.S. for critical minerals in EVs.
Giant floating wind farms could destroy Scotland’s fishing industry, sector warns
The Scottish fishing industry warns that floating wind farms threaten its survival, urging government action to protect it.
Canada’s early emissions estimate for 2023 shows modest decline, but oil and gas emissions undermine progress
Progress on reducing emissions is possible, but hitting Canada's 2030 target requires that governments build on policy momentum.
Wind energy lobby says Spain needs more wind power, faster
Spain needs to accelerate wind energy projects to meet its 2030 target of 62 GW, double the current capacity of 31 GW.
