Clean energy

After a Chinese export ban, can America get gallium and germanium from Canada — or will tariffs get in the way?

B.C. Premier David Eby is looking to speed up approvals for mining, energy and LNG projects, but critics and First Nations say doubling down on fossil fuels and fast-tracking mining projects is at odds with the province's climate commitments and duty to consult first nations on resource projects.

A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report on Thursday said, in yet another sign of the growing gap between the bloc's push for clean energy and the new U.S. administration's pursuit of more fossil fuels.

Amidst the gloom, renewable energy and electrification are among the many lights shining through the cracks of a decaying system.

B.C.’s new Energy Minister Adrian Dix could electrify the province’s low carbon economy if Premier David Eby’s NDP government opts to wean itself off LNG.

The government of Ontario is increasing energy procurement targets by 50 per cent, the province’s largest ever energy procurement expansion. The push is critical to keep up with the soaring demand for electricity.

Wind-assisted systems to save fuel are also being fitted to engine-powered cargo ships, all the way up to the massive 340-meter (1,115-foot) Sea Zhoushan.

Getting anything accomplished under President-elect Trump might seem far-fetched. But it’s happened before.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Monday attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azerbaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talks.

The Inflation Reduction Act was enacted in a hyper-partisan environment, but it has gained support among Republicans. Will its emissions-cutting programs endure?

Ontario's renewables pledge was still undermined by its ongoing plans to expand gas plants and keep Ontarians hooked on fossil fuels.

Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says energy companies must get municipal support in order to proceed and banned solar installations on prime agricultural land.

Politicians are often fed misleading information by corporate interests that oppose strong climate action, which masks the often overwhelming support of voters for key climate policies.

Renewable energy investments have also experienced growing earnings over the past 10 years due to steadily decreasing cost of capital across the globe.

Since October 2023, Inukjuak has halved its reliance on fossil fuels and aims to eliminate their use for heating and electricity in residential buildings by October 2024.