Focus on Oil
Global warming can’t be ignored, Montana’s top court says, upholding landmark climate case
Montana's top court found a policy that prevented the state from considering the effect of GHGs in issuing permits for fossil fuel projects...
EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump
The EPA granted California strict vehicle emissions standards, including a 2035 ban on new gasoline cars, amid Trump's opposition.
‘Oil is everywhere’: Russians tackle Black Sea spill
Around 4,000 volunteers have been cleaning beaches near the resort city of Anapa from the spill from two tankers damaged by a storm...
Japan’s draft climate strategy spurs calls for bolder cuts in carbon emissions
Japan's draft plan targets a 60 per cent cut in emissions by 2035, but experts call for deeper reductions to meet climate goals.
Canada pushes out target for net-zero electricity grid by 15 years
Canada's Clean Electricity Regulations now target a net-zero grid by 2050, shifting from a 2035 goal amid industry concerns.
US funding bill to include plan to allow year-round E15 gasoline sales, sources say
The U.S. government funding bill will allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline, boosting demand for ethanol amid industry lobbying.
US government agencies fail to meet fleet EV targets, GAO report says
U.S. government agencies failed to meet government fleet electric vehicle purchase targets, a Government Accountability Office report released Tuesday said.
‘Human error’ caused spill of up to 8,000 litres of fuel off B.C.’s coast: government
Up to 8,000 litres of diesel spilled at a B.C. fish farm due to human error, prompting cleanup efforts and environmental concerns.
