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Stormont Minister ‘sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Lough Neagh
A Stormont minister has said he feels a sense of shame at the environmental crisis affecting Lough Neagh. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...
Russia says it is considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon with China
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia and China are considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon from 2033-35, Yuri Borisov, the head of Russia’s...
Analysis: Kerry bolstered US climate reputation, though world’s trust still elusive
How John Kerry's six decades of public service has changed the USA's influence in the global climate discussion – while the country itself...
EPA delays rules for existing natural gas power plants until after November election
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it is delaying planned rules to curb emissions from existing natural gas plants that release...
A billionaire-backed campaign for a new California city is off to a bumpy start. Again
SAN FRANCISCO — After two false starts, the billionaires behind a plan to build an eco-friendly city from scratch are behind schedule to...
Ottawa gives Bruce Power up to $50M to explore new nuclear plant
OTTAWA — Nuclear operator Bruce Power is set to receive up to $50 million from the federal government to explore building a new...
Biden orders US investigation of national security risks posed by Chinese-made ‘smart cars’
WASHINGTON — Citing potential national security risks, the Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about...
US SEC to vote on long-awaited climate disclosure rule, notice says
By Douglas Gillison (Reuters) – Wall Street’s top regulator will vote on March 6 on whether to adopt rules requiring U.S.-listed companies to...
Panel upholds Alberta regulator’s orders against embattled energy company
CALGARY — A hearing panel for Alberta’s energy regulator has upheld two orders against a company that had thousands of inactive oil and...
New Zealand to review forestry component of emission trading scheme
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The New Zealand government on Thursday said it would launch an independent review of costs associated with the forestry component...
