Focus on Regulations
Watchdog calls for B.C. to boost oversight of old-growth forest on Quadra Island
B.C.'s watchdog warns of old-growth loss on Quadra Island due to poor oversight; calls for better management practices.
Texas gas plant proposal rejected from state financing program
Texas energy regulators denied public funding for Aegle Power's 1.3 GW natural gas plant, citing due diligence failures.
Canada oil industry group calls for changes to anti-greenwashing laws
CAPP urges Canada's Competition Bureau to revise anti-greenwashing laws, citing risks, penalties, and unclear guidelines.
US warns against Nippon merger with US Steel, citing China steel glut
U.S. warns Nippon's $14.9B U.S. Steel bid risks national security by reducing domestic steel supply and production.
Fuel oil spill shuts several beaches in Spain’s Gran Canaria
An oil spill off Gran Canaria closed beaches and prompted an environmental emergency as authorities deployed resources to manage the slick.
Malaysia launches plan to achieve net zero aviation emissions by 2050
Net zero blueprint issued by transport ministry will increase use of sustainable aviation fuel and cut emissions in Malaysia aviation industry.
‘Queen of Trash’ in dock in Sweden’s biggest toxic waste scandal
Eleven people go on trial in Sweden on Tuesday accused of illegally dumping toxic waste in the country's biggest-ever environmental crime case.
Scaling decarbonization: What Massachusetts can teach us about meeting climate goals
Decarbonizing buildings is key to climate goals, requiring accessible, affordable retrofits through a strong, streamlined market.
Navajo Nation changes tribal law regulating uranium transport
Native American group approves stronger legislation after revival of uranium mining operation that sees radioactive material moved over reservation.
USTR delays final determination on China tariffs, announcement due in coming days
The Biden administration Friday delayed an announcement of its determinations for US tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, batteries and solar cells
