Carbon & Sustainability
Denmark wants to drop fossil fuels in domestic flights in 2030
Monday, January 3, 2022, 6:57 AM MST
Denmark’s government wants to drop fossil fuels in domestic air travel by 2030 in its most recent push to meet…
TransAlta completes conversion from coal to natural gas power in Canada
Monday, January 3, 2022, 6:11 AM MST
A major Canadian electricity producer is successfully off coal power in this country, nine years ahead of a government deadline.…
Manitoba premier does not like federal carbon backstop, eyes provincial price
Thursday, December 23, 2021, 2:38 PM MST
The Manitoba government is hoping to design its own carbon-pricing plan that could shift the emphasis slightly away from income-tax…
Canada's electric vehicle charging ambitions falling short, industry group says
Wednesday, December 22, 2021, 6:56 AM MST
The federal government is promising to spend close to $880 million over the next four years to build about 65,000…
Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc starts $3.6 billion project to cut emissions
Wednesday, December 22, 2021, 6:24 AM MST
Abu Dhabi’s state oil and gas company announced a $3.6 billion project to reduce emissions from its offshore production facilities.…
Briefing notes to premier show N.L. not on target to hit 2030 emissions targets
Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 6:10 AM MST
Newfoundland and Labrador is not on track to hit its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions targets, according to briefing notes issued to…
U.K. says new oil and gas fields can overcome net-zero rules
Monday, December 20, 2021, 6:19 AM MST
The U.K. proposed a series of climate change tests to determine whether new oil and gas fields can be built…
N.L. says renewable energy plan provides 'pathway' for oil development, net zero goal
Friday, December 17, 2021, 8:03 AM MST
The Newfoundland and Labrador government says its new renewable energy plan unveiled Thursday allows for more oil development without straying from the…
Goldman-founded firm says Japan must do more on clean energy
Thursday, December 16, 2021, 6:40 AM MST
Japan’s government isn’t doing enough to make sure the country meets its climate targets, according to the chief of a…
Europe unveils gas market proposals key to low-carbon future
Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 3:46 PM MST
The European Union proposed a set of measures designed to ensure the use of green energy sources and boost natural…
Canada on track to reduce fossil fuel use by 62 per cent by 2050
Friday, December 10, 2021, 6:12 AM MST
A new forecast says Canada is on track for a significant reduction in fossil fuel use by 2050, even as…
Politicians raise concerns about carbon pricing benefits given to oilsands companies
Thursday, December 9, 2021, 6:31 AM MST
Federal and Alberta Opposition politicians want the province to be more transparent about a government program supporting profitable oilsands and…
