ReutersIndia pushes back deadline for coal-fired utilities to adopt new emission normsverified_publisherReuters - By Sudarshan Varadhan(Corrects to add 'back' in headline) CHENNAI (Reuters) - India has pushed back deadlines for coal-fired power plants to adopt new emission norms by up to three years, and allowed utilities that miss the new target to continue operating after paying a penalty, according to a government notice. India …
ReutersGeorgia wins 8-year water fight with downstream neighbor Floridaverified_publisherReuters - By Rich McKay and Sebastien MaloATLANTA (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Georgia in ending its eight-year battle with Florida over water that runs through Atlanta's thirsty metro region and downstream past cotton and peanut fields to Apalachicola Bay and its depleted oyster fisheries. The high court tossed …
ReutersExclusive: White House asks EPA to study how EVs can generate renewable fuel creditsverified_publisherReuters - By Jarrett Renshaw and Stephanie KellyNEW YORK (Reuters) - The White House has directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study how using renewable fuels to power electric vehicle charging could generate tradeable credits under the nation's biofuels program, two sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. The move …
ReutersPandemic slowdown led to record fall in EU carbon market emissionsverified_publisherReuters - By Susanna TwidaleLONDON (Reuters) - Emissions regulated by Europe's carbon market fell by 14.4% in 2020, their biggest percentage decline yet, as pandemic restrictions stifled economic activity and grounded flights, official data examined by carbon analysts at Refinitiv showed. Around 45% of the European Union's …
ReutersPutin, Saudi crown prince discuss climate change, green energy - Kremlinverified_publisherReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday discussed prospects for working together on climate change, protecting the environment and green energy, the Kremlin said. In a readout of their telephone call, the Kremlin said the Saudi …
ReutersClimate activists spray black dye at Bank of England in 'Money Rebellion'verified_publisherReuters - Henry NichollsLONDON (Reuters) -Climate activists in London splashed black dye on the facade of the Bank of England’s imposing neo-classical headquarters on Thursday as part of a protest against the finance sector’s support of what they say is a climate catastrophe. Activists, some dressed as jesters, sprayed the …
