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Alberta government reducing independence of province’s energy regulator: Opposition
Alberta's New Democrat Opposition says the province's energy minister is undermining the independence of its supposedly arm's-length energy regulator and telling it what...
Boost energy efficiency, reduce energy poverty: Efficiency Canada report
A new report from Efficiency Canada contains recommendations for programs and policies that could help alleviate energy poverty through improving energy efficiency.
Countries’ plans not yet aligned with tripling renewables capacity goal
Countries' climate plans are not yet in line with a goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, a report by the IEA...
Germany likely to miss 2030 climate goal, government advisors say
Germany likely to miss its 2030 greenhouse gas targets, government advisors said Monday, contradicting climate minister's prediction in March
Anti-greenwashing rule to tackle misleading investment claims comes into effect
Financial firms must ensure retail investors are given accurate information on sustainability as new anti-greenwashing rule comes into effect.
Canada to assess toxicity of compound found in oil sands tailings
Canada has agreed to assess whether naphthenic acids found in northern Alberta's oilsands tailings ponds should be classed as toxic under federal law.
Louisiana chemical plant threatens shutdown if EPA emissions deadline stays
A synthetic rubber manufacturer accused of increasing the cancer risk for the nearby majority-Black community in Louisiana told a federal appeals court it...
US seeks records from Tesla in power steering loss probe
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday it is seeking records from electric car-maker Tesla in its investigation into...
Analysis: Wave of climate lawsuits builds as court hears largest case ever
Ruling from Latin American human rights court could set off a wave of litigation across the world focusing on climate change.
Scotland to review restrictions on woodburning stoves in new builds
The Scottish government will review restrictions on the installation of woodburning stoves in new build homes or conversions, a minister has announced.
