Focus on Legislation
Campaigners complain over ministers’ handling of plans for new gas power plant
Climate campaigners have complained about Scottish ministers’ handling of plans for a new gas-fuelled power station in Peterhead
Superstorm Sandy group eyes ballots, insurance surcharges and oil fees to fund resiliency projects
Climate resiliency funding should come from insurance, oil fees, and voter approval, recommends new Rebuild By Design report.
US court upholds EPA rule on coal plant emissions despite industry pushback
The court upheld the rule requiring coal plants to cut carbon emissions by 90% or shut down, a key part of Biden's climate...
US appeals court orders judge to reconsider Biden ESG investing rule
The court ordered a Texas judge to reconsider a decision upholding a Biden rule on socially conscious investing in light of the recent...
UK govt urged to deliver net zero action to lower bills and help communities
Immediate action is needed from the government to address climate report's urgent net zero recommendations.
US court overturns Alaska oil lease sale
The Alaska oil lease sale had been mandated by Biden administration's signature climate law as part of a political compromise.
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...
Alberta Energy Regulator fines CNRL for violating environmental law
The Alberta Energy Regulator fined Canadian Natural Resources Limited C$278,000 after a bitumen spill harmed birds and wildlife.
Tory condemns ‘astronomical’ number of penalties issued in low emission zone
A Scottish council has been criticised for handing out almost 2,000 penalties in the first 11 days after its low emission zone (LEZ)...
‘Think of climate policy as economic policy,’ says Pembina Institute scorecard on Canada’s climate progress
Pembina Institute: "One thing is clear: a lack of planning, or a lack of action, will not stop the effects of climate change...
