Energy Top Stories

Ottawa unveils interim plan for environment agency after court rules it unconstitutional

Ottawa is suspending the environment minister’s authority to force major energy or mining projects to be judged for environmental impact as part of a temporary operating plan for the Impact Assessment Agency.

Jeffrey Jones - The Globe and Mail | October 26, 2023 | 11:08 am

World Bank grants South Africa $1 billion loan for energy reform

The funding will help facilitate “restructuring of the power sector”…

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2023 | 1:07 pm

International Energy Agency predicts fossil fuel demand decline after 2030

“The ‘Golden Age of Gas’, a term coined by the…

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | October 24, 2023 | 4:33 pm

In Australia’s outback, Rio Tinto prepares for a low carbon future

Rio's newest mine, Gudai-darri, is on track to hit record…

Reuters | October 24, 2023 | 4:47 am

MXenes, ruthenium support sustainable green hydrogen production

Texas-based researchers have reduced by half the cost of catalysts…

Staff Writer | October 23, 2023 | 6:06 am

Australia court blocks giant coal mine on human rights grounds

The Galilee project is the first Queensland coal mine that has been blocked because of its climate impact.

Bloomberg News | November 25, 2022 | 3:24 am

INSIGHT: Bankers pour cold water on red hot coal

After years of decline, demand for the polluting fossil fuel has surged this year as Europe scrambles to replace Russian gas, and coal miners are making money hand over fist.

Reuters | November 23, 2022 | 4:14 pm

Trudeau faces tough choices in countering US green incentives

Industries from automobile manufacturing to oil and gas production are warning that Canada must invest more to match its largest trading partner.

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2022 | 8:02 am

ABB raises $209m from selling stake in EV charging business

The private placement of shares was led by investors with links to Swedish furniture giant IKEA and car dealership chain AMAG.

Reuters | November 21, 2022 | 12:21 pm

Bill Gates-led fund backs Robert Friedland’s pulse technology to reduce carbon emissions at mines

A European fund tied to Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures invested $12 million in the I-ROX pulsed-power venture with Robert Friedland’s I-Pulse Inc.

Bloomberg News | November 21, 2022 | 10:34 am

Scientists develop high-density, all-3D printed Li-metal battery

An all-3D printed lithium metal battery with robust cycle stability and ultrahigh areal energy density has become reality.

Staff Writer | November 21, 2022 | 6:06 am

US, Philippines to negotiate nuclear power tech-sharing pact

The US and the Philippines will open talks on a deal for the Asian nation to build nuclear power plants with American technology.

Bloomberg News | November 20, 2022 | 4:10 pm

Toyota-Panasonic’s battery venture looking for new coastal site

Prime Planet Energy & Solutions is searching for a new domestic manufacturing site with seaport and clean energy access.

Bloomberg News | November 20, 2022 | 4:01 pm

Hundreds of power plants in the US violate Coal Ash Rule – report

A report by the Environmental Integrity Project and Earthjustice found that 96% of the 265 power plants that are contaminating groundwater in the US are not proposing any treatment plan.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 20, 2022 | 2:59 pm

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