Focus on Legislation
Canada premiers forced to confront escalating climate change-related disasters
Canada’s premiers focus on urgent climate disaster preparedness and mitigation amidst escalating natural crises.
US Democrats launch bill holding oil firms accountable for any work with OPEC
The bill proposes to penalize energy companies found colluding with OPEC by revoking their eligibility for new federal leases.
Airlines urge governments to save floundering green jet fuel industry
A UK initiative to promote green jet fuel will need to be taken up around the world if the technology is to have...
Clean Prosperity: Measuring credit oversupply risks in Alberta’s carbon market
A report from Clean Prosperity argues that Alberta risks having an oversupply of carbon credits and urges the provincial government to reform the...
US senators introduce bill to speed approvals of energy projects
US Senate bill aims to expedite permitting for power transmission, mining, and LNG exports, strengthening the grid and supporting the 2035 decarbonization goal.
CN Rail fined $8M for crude oil spills related to 2015 train derailments
CN Railway fined $8M for 2015 derailments releasing 3.6M liters of oil into Ontario’s environment, violating the federal Fisheries Act.
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
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
The EPA is awarding $4.3bn in grants to fund projects in 30 states, targeting greenhouse gas emissions from industry
India to seek licences to scout Pacific Ocean for critical minerals
India will apply for licences to explore for deep-sea minerals as it competes to secure critical minerals for energy transition technologies
Nuclear wildcard reignites Australia’s climate wars
A plan by Australia's federal opposition to build a network of nuclear reactors has set the scene for confrontation on climate policy
