Legislation
The Hague will ban street ads for fossil fuels from January
The city council in the Netherlands' third-largest city voted on Thursday to approve the new rules for outdoor ads.
Climate ambitions face headwinds as EU changes guard
What does the future hold for EU climate policies? Next week’s unveiling of the new European Commission will be watched closely for clues...
US House passes bill targeting China that would limit EV tax credits
The House voted 217-192 to tighten rules limiting Chinese content in EVs eligible for U.S. tax credits; Senate yet to act.
In arid New Mexico, rural towns eye treated oil wastewater as a solution to drought
New Mexico politicians hope that new technology will allow oil wastewater treatment to provide a lifeline for agriculture and other businesses.
Nova Scotia bill would kick-start offshore wind industry without Ottawa approval
The Canadian province wants to offer project licences by 2030 to develop a total of five gigawatts of power from offshore wind.
Australian farmers protest animal, environment policies they say harm them
Regulations on renewable power construction and sheep exports spark uproar among Australian farmers.
US statewide bans on plastic bags reduced beach pollution: analysis
Statewide bans on plastic bags in the U.S. have reduced plastic pollution by 29% since 2020, as per a recent analysis.
US arrests laser tech salesman for illegal exports to Russia
Ex-salesman arrested for allegedly conspiring to evade U.S. export laws to sell laser equipment to Russian nuclear firm.
Canada oil industry group calls for changes to anti-greenwashing laws
CAPP urges Canada's Competition Bureau to revise anti-greenwashing laws, citing risks, penalties, and unclear guidelines.
£8.3 billion GB Energy plan will shield consumers from shocks, Miliband says
British MPs debate the creation of publicly owned GB Energy, clashing claims of energy security with fears of a taxpayer black hole.
