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Germany likely to miss 2030 climate goal, government advisors say
Germany likely to miss its 2030 greenhouse gas targets, government advisors said Monday, contradicting climate minister's prediction in March
Vermont becomes 1st state to require oil companies pay for damage from climate change
Vermont has enacted a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change.
Drivers have had ‘fair notice’ ahead of LEZ enforcement – council
A low-emission zone (LEZ) comes into force in Aberdeen on the same day as Edinburgh, while enforcement in Dundee began on Thursday.
Canada to assess toxicity of compound found in oil sands tailings
Canada has agreed to assess whether naphthenic acids found in northern Alberta's oilsands tailings ponds should be classed as toxic under federal law.
Italian local govts must identify suitable areas for renewables projects: draft decree
The new rules grant a fast-track permit process for projects that will be located in areas identified but also confirm a ban on...
Enerplus-Chord Energy deal gets OK from shareholders, Investment Canada Act
Enerplus Corp. says its shareholders have voted to approve a takeover of the company by U.S. company Chord Energy Corp. The Calgary-based oil...
US House committee advances farm bill draft
Democrats in the House and Senate have said cuts to food aid and reallocating the climate funds are red lines in negotiations
US lawmakers urge Justice Department to probe climate deception by Big Oil
The U.S. Democrats accuse companies of misleading the public by making promises to reduce emissions while also seeking to protect oil and gas...
Swiss parliamentary committee rejects European court’s climate ruling
The Swiss government had pushed back against the Strasbourg court's decision, with the environment minister saying the ruling was hard to reconcile with...
Global carbon emissions pricing raised record $104 billion in 2023
A record $104bn was raised globally last year by charging firms for emitting CO2, but prices remain too low to drive the changes...
