Conflicting fuel standard reports from the Trump and Obama administrations disagree by billions of dollars.
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Their analysis finds that the costs exceed the benefits by over $170 billion – but it includes four major errors in the calculations.
Steel mills, like this one in Hamilton, Ont. emit greenhouse gases. Ontario must reduce its emissions from 161 megatonnes to 143 megatonnes by 2030.
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Ontario’s new environment plan scores poorly on conservative ethos.
Paris is burning.
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The gilets jaunes protests show we need to fight inequality for a just transition to a low-carbon society.
An NGO representative stands in front of a replica of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris climate change conference in December 2015.
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We are on track to reach 1.5°C of global warming within 16 years according to new data.
What do we want … when do we want it? Now.
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With so much attention focused on what agreements come out of COP24, protesters should be seizing the initiative to attack the root causes of climate change.
England’s largest woodland - Kielder Forest.
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Replanting the world’s great forests should be a central demand at COP24.
Places at the table: the G20 is adept at harnessing the commitment and resources of other international organisations to its own agenda.
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The G20’s power comes from its members, but also vital is its informal structure and close working relationship with other international organisations.
The poll found stark differences between voting intentions and attitude to energy policy.
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A new poll reveals many Australians want to cut their electricity bills - but many also want to reduce emissions.
Limiting global warming 1.5°C will be profoundly challenging given current policies.
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Here are the essential facts from the UN’s special report on climate change.
Melissa Price, the new Minister for the Environment, has a tough road ahead.
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Splitting the energy and environment portfolios might sound like a backward step, but here’s why it could work.
Wylfa nuclear power station on Anglesey in North Wales.
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The benefits of nuclear power often seem to get overshadowed. It’s time the industry began sharing its vision for the future.
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In 2017 18.8 million people were displaced by natural disasters, with floods accounting for 8.6 million. Climate change is poised to drive those numbers higher still.
The basic principle of ecodesign is the concept of life cycle, which aims to take into account end-of-life considerations.
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To reduce the impact of its activity on the environment, a company must take into account not only the effects generated by its production, but also the end of life of its products.
To properly consider climate risks for their business, directors need the financial expertise of accountants.
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Company directors have been put on notice about their duty to consider and disclose climate change risks. And to do that properly they need to call on the expertise of accountants.
Nigeria has abundant energy resources but about 40% of the population don’t have access to electricity.
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Nigeria can make some changes to harness its energy resources and lower its carbon footprint while providing power to its people.
Travel is getting cheaper, but more carbon-intensive.
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For the first time research has quantified the global carbon footprint of tourists. It’s big – and getting bigger.
We need to plan for electric cars, but at this stage we need incentives - not extra taxes.
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Warnings that a tide of electric vehicles will cut Australia’s tax income put the cart well before the (low-emissions) horse.
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Politicians and economists call for emissions cuts while also embracing free trade – they can’t have it both ways.
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The world needs more affordable housing with a lower environmental impact. The stabilised supermud brick could be the answer.
A cargo ship passes the Golden Gate Bridge outside San Francisco.
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The maritime pollution that drifts to dry land, causes an estimated 400,000 premature deaths and 14 million cases of childhood asthma each year.