Focus on Fuel
Industry not consulted on Alberta’s plan to challenge federal emissions cap
Danielle Smith’s surprise Sovereignty Act plans to counter a proposed federal emissions cap spark industry concerns over lack of consultation.
US labor board judge rules Exxon’s Texas refinery union lockout was legal
Exxon Mobil's 10-month lockout of 600 union workers at its Beaumont refinery was ruled legal by an NLRB judge, sparking appeals.
Tax rise for North Sea oil and gas could ‘kill goose that lays the golden egg’
Raising tax on North Sea oil and gas profits could “kill the goose that lays the golden egg” and threaten the transition to...
Alberta’s pledge to take over ownership of emissions data ‘irresponsible’: Guilbeault
Alberta's emissions data plan risks federal law breaches, says Minister Guilbeault, calling Premier Smith's approach "irresponsible."
Exxon lobbyist investigated over hack-and-leak of environmentalist emails, sources say
The operation involved mercenary hackers who successfully breached the email accounts of environmental activists and others, sources said.
BNP Paribas’ fund arm to exclude new oil and gas bonds
BNP Paribas AM to halt investment in new bonds of oil and gas firms, urging transitions to sustainable energy models.
BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street sued by Republican states over climate push
Wednesday's complaint filed in the federal court in Tyler, Texas, is among the highest profile lawsuits targeting efforts to promote ESG.
Fifth UN plastics treaty talks mired in division as halfway point approaches
Talks for an international plastics treaty face slow progress, raising doubts about meeting the December deadline.
‘Climate Impact Auctions’ a results-driven approach to climate finance
What if climate finance could make a bigger impact with fewer resources? This IRPP report proposes a results-based finance model.
Experts say China can peak coal consumption by 2025 amid clean energy expansion
HELSINKI / BEIJING, 27 November 2024 - A majority of experts surveyed believe China is on track to peak coal consumption by 2025....
