Focus on Regulations
EPA says Vermont fails to comply with Clean Water Act through inadequate regulation of some farms
The EPA urges Vermont to fix regulatory flaws in controlling farm runoff to protect Lake Champlain from pollution.
Nova Scotia bill would kick-start offshore wind industry without Ottawa approval
The Canadian province wants to offer project licences by 2030 to develop a total of five gigawatts of power from offshore wind.
Call for rules to accredit all heat pump installers to boost UK consumer confidence
A coalition of heating and energy organisations, charities and policy experts are calling for the mandatory accreditation of all heat pump installers across...
Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications
Two groups have asked Alberta's energy regulator to pause coal exploration hearings in the Rockies until a court rules on the applications' validity.
US statewide bans on plastic bags reduced beach pollution: analysis
Statewide bans on plastic bags in the U.S. have reduced plastic pollution by 29% since 2020, as per a recent analysis.
US arrests laser tech salesman for illegal exports to Russia
Ex-salesman arrested for allegedly conspiring to evade U.S. export laws to sell laser equipment to Russian nuclear firm.
Rethinking carbon-pricing policies for cost-effectiveness
A narrow price on carbon can sometimes be more cost-effective than broad policies due to sector-specific tax distortions: Resources for the Future
Lawmakers probe if US retailers bought Chinese auto parts that evaded tariffs
Lawmakers question U.S. auto parts retailers on sourcing from a Chinese firm accused of evading tariffs via Thailand.
China submits request to Canada for WTO tariffs consultation
Canada-China tariff row escalates as Beijing says it has requested talks with World Trade Organization about the added fees on EVs and metals.
Germany blocks CO2 vouchers for oil companies over China fraud fears
Suspected carbon credit fraud involving projects in China sees environmental agency rejecting vouchers for 215,000 tons of CO2.
