Focus on Legislation
What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
Nations finalize a global plastic pollution treaty this weekend, and Greenpeace protests escalate in South Korea.
Baidu’s Apollo autonomous vehicles granted licence to test in Hong Kong
This marks Baidu's first known permit for autonomous vehicle testing outside mainland China.
Canada’s oil and gas drilling activity to reach 10-year high in 2025: industry group
Canadian oil and gas drilling is set to hit a decade-high in 2025, driven by new pipelines and LNG export growth.
Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations
A California law gave local governments more authority to restrict oil and gas operations — but it now faces a legal challenge.
Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law
Alberta claims Ottawa has failed to follow through on necessary changes to a law governing resource development.
New Mexico appeals court upholds rule aimed at curbing ozone pollution
New Mexico Court of Appeals upholds regulations aimed at cracking down on emissions in one of America's top oil and gas producing states.
Canada environment minister warns oil and gas companies against withholding emissions data
Canada wants oil and gas firms to report emissions data — but Alberta's premier has another plan in mind.
Alberta’s pledge to take over ownership of emissions data ‘irresponsible’: Guilbeault
Alberta's emissions data plan risks federal law breaches, says Minister Guilbeault, calling Premier Smith's approach "irresponsible."
BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street sued by Republican states over climate push
Wednesday's complaint filed in the federal court in Tyler, Texas, is among the highest profile lawsuits targeting efforts to promote ESG.
Fifth UN plastics treaty talks mired in division as halfway point approaches
Talks for an international plastics treaty face slow progress, raising doubts about meeting the December deadline.
