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US Bipartisan Carbon Dioxide Removal Investment Act Levels the Playing Field for Carbon Removal Scale-Up

November 21 2024 Washington, DC (November 21, 2024) — Today in the U.S. Senate, Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the...

Members of the Ottawa Fire Service and Ottawa Police Service discuss how to remove chains that link Greenpeace protester Keith Stewart, right, to a trailer after protesters were arrested for taking part in a sit-in styled protest calling for greater climate change awareness by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre outside of Stornoway, the official residence of the country's official opposition, in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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Climate protesters arrested outside Pierre Poilievre’s official residence in Ottawa

Two Greenpeace activists were arrested after blocking Pierre Poilievre’s Ottawa residence with a replica oil pumpjack, police report.

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Advocates make economic case for green steel production at Dearborn, Michigan plant

A recent report suggests it's time to convert Cleveland-Cliffs' Dearborn Works to green hydrogen technology ahead of the 2027 blast furnace relining.

An Ideal Heating heat pump is seen in front of a cottage in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Britain, February 18, 2024. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/ File Photo
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Britain announces plan to boost heat pump uptake

Most of Britain’s homes are heated by gas — but the government wants to change that.

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Judge puts stop to governor’s effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative

Virginia formally exited the compact at the end of 2023, but the state legislature must give its stamp of approval.

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Judge puts stop to governor’s effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative

The ruling said Virginia's Air Pollution Control Board exceeded its authority when it voted last year to exit the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

FILE PHOTO: Containers sit at a terminal at the Yangshan deepwater port during an organised media tour, in Shanghai, China October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Casey Hall/File Photo
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Trump to unleash nearly 40% tariffs on China in early 2025, hitting growth: Reuters poll

U.S. tariffs on China could hit 40 per cent in 2025, cutting up to one per cent off China's growth amid debt risks...

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Alberta Energy Regulator orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. has been ordered to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines for failing to meet regulatory obligations.

FILE PHOTO: A Volvo logo is pictured in Brussels, Belgium March 4, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Nebraska files antitrust lawsuit against heavy-duty truck makers over EV push

Nebraska AG sues top truck makers, alleging collusion to phase out diesel semis in favor of electric trucks to meet California rules.

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