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Starmer rejects claims many jobs at risk due to oil and gas stance
UK Labour party leader, campaigning to be elected, rejects claims not renewing North Sea oil and gas licences would cost thousands of jobs.
Global airline bosses to address geopolitical, climate challenges
Geopolitical tensions and ambitious environmental targets will deliver challenges to global airline bosses at an annual summit next week.
Canada increases loan guarantees for Trans Mountain pipeline to $19 billion
The Canadian government has guaranteed another $1 billion in commercial loans for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, taking the total government-backed loan facility...
Rural voters back climate action as Labour ahead in countryside
Polls suggest voters in Britain’s most rural constituencies are worried about climate change and support net zero and local renewables.
Anti-greenwashing rule to tackle misleading investment claims comes into effect
Financial firms must ensure retail investors are given accurate information on sustainability as new anti-greenwashing rule comes into effect.
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.
Americans still prefer gas vehicles over hybrid or EVs: survey by KPMG
Americans still prefer to buy a standard gas vehicle over a hybrid or an electric vehicle even with the same price and features,...
World’s biggest companies snap up ‘likely junk’ carbon offsets: analysis
A new analysis by Corporate Accountability found that household names including Disney, Volkswagen, Air France and many more were among brands that heavily...
