Focus on Indigenous
Australia bans uranium mining at Indigenous site
Jabiluka uranium deposit to be protected as site incorporated into Kakadu national park, honouring desires of Indigenous Australians to avoid mining.
Brazil judge blocks paving of highway through heart of Amazon rainforest
The judge halted the BR-319 highway paving in the Amazon, citing deforestation fears, overturning Bolsonaro’s plan.
Biden administration announces $4.3 billion in climate grants
The Biden administration announced projects pitched for $4.3bn in grants created by the president's signature climate law
Hawaiian Electric, others agree to proposed $4 billion Maui wildfire deal: report
Hawaiian Electric Industries and others have tentatively agreed to a $4B+ settlement over Maui wildfires, settling multiple lawsuits.
Federal govt announces $89 million for conservation projects across Canada
Canada's environment minister announced $89M for 10 GHG reduction projects, aiming to conserve 30% of land and water by 2030, with major initiatives...
Funds from Washington’s landmark law help tribes face rising seas, climate change
Washington state allocates $52 million from its 2021 Climate Commitment Act to help Native American tribes combat climate change impacts and move to...
TC Energy’s US$15B Keystone XL claim thrown out by trade tribunal
TC Energy launched the claim in 2021 under rules tied to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Japan, S. Korea refiners join China in buying Canadian TMX oil
The Trans Mountain pipeline, owned by the Canadian government, was expanded in May.
Ontario mining law ‘outdated and offensive’: First Nation chief
Ontario's mining law and its system for registering mining claims have allowed claims to be staked on a First Nation without consent.
Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia
The Conversation Australia: Sometimes owned by local communities, renewable energy microgrids are slowly replacing dirty diesel generators.
