June 13, 2023

Almost a quarter of Canada’s GDP exposed to climate risk – study

Study by the University of Waterloo found that as carbon costs rise, assets of $256 billion are at risk of being lost in Canada.

June 12, 2023

Rio Tinto, China’s Baowu seek to use low-grade ores for cleaner steel

Steel production generates up to 9% of global emissions.

June 12, 2023

How much selenium, arsenic escapes ash from coal-fired power plants still TBD

The amount of toxic selenium and arsenic able to escape from coal ash depends largely on their nanoscale structures.

June 11, 2023

Greenpeace Mexico launches campaign against deep-sea mining

The international NGO says article 20 of Mexico’s new Mining Law forbids deep-sea mining in Mexican waters and that the country should push for a global moratorium.

June 9, 2023

Plan for one of world’s biggest coal mines challenged in India

Rising power demand has pushed India to prioritize energy security and boost output of coal.

June 9, 2023

US anti-mercury regulation proves successful –except in Texas, North Dakota

Despite national progress following the approval of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard, Texas and North Dakota stand out as stubborn continuing sources of mercury emissions.

June 8, 2023

EV sales are soaring and oil use is about to peak

The share of electric vehicles in sales of new passenger vehicles is set to more than double globally in the next few years — to 30% in 2026.

June 7, 2023

Intramotev to deploy self-propelled battery-electric railcars to transport coal from Cumberland mine

Captive routes between mines and processing facilities have the opportunity to reduce carbon emissions and save costs through company's proprietary battery-electric technology, says CEO.

June 6, 2023

Anfield Energy to buy uranium project in New Mexico from enCore Energy

The acquisition will increase Anfield's uranium resource base by more than 60%.

June 5, 2023

Top climate finance group floats guidance on Asia coal phaseout

The region’s largest economies are highly dependent on coal, with the fuel accounting for roughly 60% of power generation.