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Manitoba government points to low inflation rate after fuel-tax cut
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says its fuel-tax cut is helping to keep the inflation rate low, but is not saying how long...
New Jersey gov’s wife, a US Senate candidate, opposes power plant that he could kill
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s First Lady Tammy Murphy, who is running for U.S. Senate, said Tuesday she opposes construction of a...
Maine wants to lead in offshore wind. The state’s governor says she has location for a key wind port
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A state-owned site on the coast of Maine will serve as the location of an offshore wind port critical...
Federal government scales back carbon price rebates for small businesses
OTTAWA — The federal government is cutting the amount of money small- and medium-sized businesses will be given from carbon pricing revenues so...
Germany earmarks up to $3.8 billion for future green hydrogen imports
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany will earmark up to 3.53 billion euros ($3.82 billion) of public funds to procure green hydrogen and its derivatives...
UK’s climate action plan inadequate and unlawful, campaign groups tell court
By Sam Tobin LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s new climate action plan is unlawful because ministers were given misleading information about the prospects of...
COP28 president urges countries to set plans for fossil fuel transition
By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates, host of last year’s COP28 climate summit, called on Tuesday for governments to...
Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights from 2026
By Lisa Barrington and Brenda Goh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Travellers will need to bear the cost of the transition towards green jet fuel, Singapore’s...
Chinese EV maker Xpeng to hire 4,000, invest in AI
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said it would hire 4,000 this year and invest millions in artificial intelligence, as it...
Alberta First Nations seek answers on carbon capture and storage plans
Seven Alberta First Nations unite to question billion-dollar carbon storage plans over safety, treaty rights, and environmental risks.
