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UK govt publishes major action plan to decarbonize grid by 2030
Labour unveils a bold plan to achieve 95 per cent clean power by 2030, promising energy security, lower bills, and climate action.
Moldova declares state of emergency as risk of Russian gas cutoff looms
Moldova's parliament voted to impose a 60-day state of emergency starting Dec. 16 due to an expected cutoff of Russian gas supplies.
Wisconsin tribe and other groups move to block pipeline reroute plans
A Wisconsin tribe and environmental groups filed a lawsuit to block Enbridge's pipeline reroute, citing environmental risks and regulatory failures.
In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance
UN chief António Guterres urged rich nations to meet climate finance pledges and called for Africa's permanent seats on the Security Council.
Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford’s threat to cut electricity
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to restrict electricity exports and bar American-made alcohol if Trump imposes tariffs, which he dismisses as "fine."
Single heat wave wiped out millions of Alaska’s dominant seabird
A marine heat wave from 2014 to 2016 led to the death of about four million common murres in Alaska, with no signs...
Opinion: A new global carbon trading market could be held hostage by speculators
Speculators may exploit the new global carbon market, threatening its ability to drive meaningful emission reductions.
US power deals down 36% in last year due to political uncertainty, PwC says
U.S. power and utilities deal value fell 36 per cent in 2024 due to political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
Summit carbon project would be reassessed if US tax credits repealed, attorney says
Summit Carbon Solutions' CO2 pipeline project may be reassessed if U.S. tax credits for carbon capture are repealed.
Brazilian miner Vale invests in US startup as part of decarbonization push
Vale Ventures invested in Electrified Thermal Solutions, which develops fossil fuel-free heating tech to cut emissions in industry.
