Focus on Regulations
Brazil fires need harsher punishment: environmental police boss
Brazil's wildfires, driven by illegal land clearing and arson, intensify amid severe drought, calling for tougher laws.
EU ban on CO2 cars is ‘self-destructive’, Italy’s Meloni says
Giorgia Meloni attacks zero-emission target for European bloc for 'dismantling entire sectors' on the road to transition.
In Colombia, a river’s ‘rights’ swept away by mining and conflict
Despite a landmark ruling granting Colombia's Atrato River legal rights in 2016, illegal mining and conflict persist.
US nuclear repository is among federally owned spots identified for renewable energy projects
The U.S. Energy Department plans to lease land at New Mexico's nuclear waste site for solar energy with NextEra Energy.
B.C. forest watchdog says province should improve watershed management
B.C.'s forest watchdog urges better watershed management after finding "excessive" logging in at-risk areas without proper oversight.
Critics slam Alberta oil well clean up suggestion for favoring industry, lacking public input
Critics say Alberta's oil well cleanup plan favors industry, lacks public input, and may use public funds unfairly.
Google says it will rethink its plans for a big data center in Chile over water worries
Google halts plans for a $200M data center in Chile to address environmental concerns, citing water usage and sustainability issues amid a severe...
Regional pricing proposals could slow UK energy investment: ScottishPower CEO
ScottishPower’s CEO warns against a proposed regional electricity pricing model, saying it could deter investment during the UK’s green transition.
Red tape to renewables: Overcoming challenges to U.S. clean energy projects
The U.S. faces challenges to buidling clean energy infrastructure. Smarter planning and policies are key to overcoming them.
ADM violates US water laws, permit after leak at carbon capture project
EPA finds ADM violated safe drinking water rules with a carbon leak at its Illinois CCS site, raising safety concerns.
