Focus on Infrastructure
Here are the big hurdles in the push to increase global renewable energy
The world’s governments have agreed they want to triple renewable energy by 2030, a goal laid out at the U.N. climate summit in...
Whistleblowing portal launched for UK water industry workers
The UK’s Environment Agency has launched a whistleblowing portal for workers in a bid to crack down on issues like sewage pollution. Those...
Bill would give Georgia utility regulators extra years in office without facing voters
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Public Service Commission is an elected body that’s gone years without having elections because of a redistricting lawsuit. Anticipating...
California work safety board approves indoor heat rules, but another state agency raises objections
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As global warming raises temperatures, a California work safety board has approved standards that would require companies to protect...
U.S. federal judge temporarily blocks plans for power line Mississippi River wildlife refuge
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked plans to build a high-voltage power line across a Mississippi River wildlife refuge,...
Mexico’s Pemex put off repairs despite vast methane leaks
MEXICO CITY – Mexican state energy company Pemex put off urgent repairs and maintenance at an important offshore platform for months, resulting in...
Shaping mandatory building performance standards in Canada
A new report examines how Canada's federal government could play a leadership role in decarbonizing the building sector with mandatory standards.
Security and climate change drive return to nuclear as over 30 nations sign pledge
BRUSSELS — In the shadow of a massive monument glorifying nuclear power, over 30 nations from around the world pledged to use the...
More onshore wind farms in Wales unlikely to halt red kite recovery – study
Developing more onshore wind farms in Wales is unlikely to stop the recovery of the country’s red kite population, research suggests. A study...
Taps have run dry across South Africa’s largest city in an unprecedented water crisis
JOHANNESBURG — For two weeks, Tsholofelo Moloi has been among thousands of South Africans lining up for water as the country’s largest city,...
