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Bipartisan Senate bill eyes climate-friendly concrete
The legislation follows other recent efforts from lawmakers and the administration.
Canada’s oil and gas cap targets emissions — not production
“The world changed after Russia invaded Ukraine,” Canada's employment minister said. “The world needs more Canadian energy.”
John Kerry: US must get rid of ‘crazy’ oil subsidies
"We cannot allow the emissions to be going up," the top U.S. climate envoy tells POLITICO.
Thunderstorms add up to billions in claims for insurers
"Low-loss events" cause minimal damage individually. But collectively, thunderstorms cost insurers $60 billion this year, a new report says.
Exxon settles climate lawsuit over Massachusetts oil terminal
An environmental group has claimed victory in a legal challenge that argued the company failed to secure its Boston-area oil storage facility against rising tides.
Another win for oil states? Azerbaijan gets boost in bid to host next climate talks.
The petroleum-rich country received a surprise endorsement from its arch-rival Armenia.
Pipeline politics await Biden in Michigan
Opponents of Line 5 plan to pressure the president to block the pipeline project in the battleground state. “We’ll have a Standing Rock right here in Michigan," said one Indigenous advocate.