Canadian PM Carney unveils LNG and CCUS projects under review for fast-tracking
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday unveiled the first set of projects to be reviewed for advancement by Canada’s new Major Projects Office (MPO), including LNG production and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) projects.
Read MoreUS DOE disbands working group behind disputed climate science report
The US DOE has told a Massachusetts court that it has dissolved the Climate Working Group (CWG), which produced a controversial report cited by the US EPA in its proposal to repeal the 2009 endangerment finding.
Read MoreUS EPA grants Arizona Class VI primacy, expands state role in CCS
The US EPA has finalised approval of Arizona’s request for Class VI primacy for underground injection wells under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
Read MoreRepublican lawmakers move to curb US EPA’s biofuel compliance policy
A group of Republican senators introduced legislation this week targeting the US EPA’s handling of refinery obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Read MoreEV adoption to reshape US grid, but raise near-term emissions -study
Rising US electric vehicle (EV) adoption could lead to higher power-sector emissions in the near-term before incentivising renewable energy investment and leading to reduced emissions, according to a recent study.
Read MoreCanadian hemp-based offset developer to shut processing operations, review options
A Canadian industrial hemp company active in verifying carbon removal (CDR) credits announced Monday it has began the process of shutting down its processing operations, and will pursue strategic alternatives after failing to raise enough capital and generate sustainable revenues.
Read MoreExxon predicts global emissions down 25% by 2050, warns climate goals still out of reach -report
In a new report, ExxonMobil said that CO2 emissions from energy could fall by about a quarter by 2050, but warned fossil fuels would continue to dominate the global energy mix, with further progress needed to meet climate targets.
Read MoreUsing carbon pricing could curb states’ rising household electricity bills -report
US states could offset the impact of rising electricity prices by adopting carbon pricing policies that recycle revenues back to households, according to a new analysis.
Read MoreUPDATE- Pennsylvania forest carbon programme enrolled fewer participants than expected -study
A new study has found that participation in a forest carbon scheme in Pennsylvania has been far lower than predicted by earlier surveys of landowners.
Read MoreWisconsin youth sue state over energy laws
A group of 15 youths filed a lawsuit against the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), its commissioners, and the Wisconsin State Legislature, claiming that state laws restricting renewable energy requirements and shielding fossil fuel plants from review on air pollution grounds violate their constitutional rights.
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