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EU carbon border tax will do little to cut emissions, ADB study says
SINGAPORE – A European Union plan to impose tariffs on high-carbon imports could hurt developing countries in Asia but is unlikely to lead...
UN member states are meeting to plan how to tackle the world’s environmental crises
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The world’s top decision-making body on the environment is meeting in Kenya’s capital on Monday to discuss how countries...
Tractor protests threaten to drive EU green farming policies into ditch
Major European cities blocked by agricultural machinery as demands made to reverse climate change measures.
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,...
