Friday, July 3, 2026

The risky business of government-run pipelines

The project has always been about business – and this is something the Canadian government must quickly recognize if it’s going to create value for Canadians.

eWeek highlights digitalization’s growing environmental footprint

The digital transformation the world has seen is causing raw material depletion, an increase in water and energy use, and more pollution and waste, the speakers said.

What’s the value of a clean beach? Here’s how economists do the numbers

Contrary to some environmentalists’ fears, putting a price on natural resources has encouraged decision-makers to recognize that natural capital is finite.

158 giant tortoises return to Galápagos island of Floreana after 180 years

The reintroduction of the tortoise, a keystone "ecosystem engineer," is vital for seed dispersal and habitat regeneration in Galápagos conservation. 

Legal battle brews over Biden’s offshore drilling plan

The debate extends beyond legal filings to encompass broader environmental and public health considerations.

Replacing coal with renewables could save energy customers $8 billion a year, financial analysts...

“We conducted an in-depth, asset-by-asset assessment of the coal fleet in the U.S. and found that >70 GWs of coal capacity will become economically at risk through the course of the next decade.”

New Study Highlights Big Unknowns of Public Health Harm From Fracking’s Chemical Cocktail

Researchers had information on reproductive and developmental toxicity for only 24 percent of over 1,000 chemicals they looked at.

‘We need a climate debate:’ Youth petition pressures 2020 presidential democratic candidates to address...

We want all the candidates to commit to participating in a debate or forum on environmental issues and policies so we can hear detailed ideas and plans.

US solar energy production at a high, new report

This past quarter solar energy accounted for 64 percent of all new electricity capacity added to the U.S. grid.