Climate policy news covering environmental regulations, emissions targets, international climate agreements, and government climate action.
The commentary argues that London Mayor Sadiq Khan's re-election despite climate policy backlash shows that green policies can remain popular. It contends that focusing on health benefits rather than climate alone helped him survive, suggesting other leaders need not abandon climate action amid political reassessment.
UN special rapporteur Astrid Puentes Riaño has intervened in three Federal Court challenges against Woodside's North West Shelf gas extension, arguing Australia failed to consider climate impacts. The court will consider the submissions when hearings resume in July.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal of Lighthiser v. Trump, a youth climate suit challenging three Trump executive orders boosting fossil fuels. The panel ruled that granting relief would require improper judicial supervision of executive energy policy, citing the similar Juliana case as precedent.
The authors argue that Canada is ignoring global shifts away from fossil fuels, citing examples like Vietnam abandoning LNG for renewables and European countries doubling down on clean energy. They contend that Canadian politicians remain focused on fossil fuel exports, missing opportunities in the transitioning energy market.
This commentary argues that global methane emissions remain dangerously unregulated, citing an International Energy Agency report and Oxford University analysis. It contends that most methane policies are voluntary and poorly enforced, with major emitters like India and Indonesia lacking any policies, and calls for urgent mandatory regulations to address the climate crisis.
This commentary argues that South Africa is on track to meet its 2030 climate emissions target, citing data analysis and a recent German loan for renewable energy. It contends that the country's progress is significant given coal's dominance, and suggests climate change is becoming a voter concern.
This commentary argues that Steven Guilbeault's resignation from Mark Carney's government signals a significant rift in the Liberal caucus over climate policy. It suggests that Guilbeault's departure, as a symbol of the party's climate conscience, represents the most public disruption to Carney's perceived unity, raising questions about the Prime Minister's climate approach.
This commentary argues that Australia's current policies for green hydrogen and biomethane are failing, with production far below targets. It contends that the federal government must adopt more effective strategies to foster these renewable gas industries to meet emissions goals and prevent industrial shutdowns.