Focus on Politics
Country star Corb Lund criticizes Alberta minister over coal application support
TABER, Alta. — An Alberta country music star is criticizing the province’s energy minister for advising its energy regulator to accept initial applications...
US regulator drops some disclosure requirements from draft climate rules
The SEC has reportedly dropped a requirement for U.S.-listed companies to disclose so-called Scope 3 emissions, which was included in its original draft...
Native American tribes gain new authority to stop unwanted hydopower projects
Federal regulators have granted Native American tribes more power to block hydropower projects on their land after a flurry of applications were filed...
Wisconsin passes forever chemicals bill, but governor isn’t on board
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin state Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would unlock $125 million to help municipalities and landowners cope with...
Sales tax on carbon price could raise billions in Canada: watchdog
Advocacy group says sales GST, HST revenue on top of carbon price could be used to help businesses reduce footprint.
Georgia lawmakers weigh a 3-year pause on expansion permits for planned Okefenokee mine
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — As a proposed mine on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge nears final approval,...
Young activists lobby for Australian law on climate harm
CANBERRA (Reuters) – A group of young activists lobbied Australian lawmakers on Thursday for legislation that would oblige the government to consider how...
UK set to miss near, long term emissions targets, DNV predicts
By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is set to miss its decarbonisation targets for 2030 and its goal of reducing greenhouse gas...
Supreme Court seems skeptical of power plant ‘good neighbor’ rule
EPA rule to restrict smokestack emissions challenged by three states over costs and effectiveness.
