Carbon & Sustainability
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…
Suncor CEO shines spotlight on oilsands partnership, need for collaboration to cut GHG emissions
Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 3:35 PM MST
(Houston) — An “unprecedented global collaboration” like the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative is just the type of…
Global energy transition could be a $61B opportunity for Alberta, new study finds
Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 6:04 AM MST
The global energy transition could create 170,000 jobs in Alberta and contribute $61 billion to the province's GDP by 2050,…
ExxonMobil rolls out plan to cut emissions in Permian Basin
Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 6:09 AM MST
ExxonMobil says it has a plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from its operations in one of the most prolific…
Permian drillers told by lawmakers to disclose methane leaks
Monday, December 6, 2021, 6:44 AM MST
Oil producers in the Permian Basin must do more to disclose and stop the leak of methane, a powerful greenhouse…
Wall Street holds fast to fossil fuels as climate pressure grows
Monday, December 6, 2021, 6:32 AM MST
With the ink hardly dry on a landmark pledge by the finance industry to fight climate change, the world’s biggest…
Exxon’s emissions-reduction pledge lags supermajor rivals’
Thursday, December 2, 2021, 6:42 AM MST
Exxon Mobil Corp. pledged to cut greenhouse-gas emissions 20 per cent by 2030, marking its most ambitious emissions target to…
