Canada panel backs Arctic pipeline conditionally »
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – The C$16.2 billion ($15.4 billion) Mackenzie pipeline in Canada’s Arctic should be allowed to proceed, provided 176 recommendations aimed at securing socioeconomic benefits and minimizing environmental damage are followed, regulators ruled on Wednesday.
U.S. states strive to regulate shale gas industry »
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – As U.S. energy companies scramble to mine natural gas from shale deposits, state regulators are struggling to keep pace amid criticism that they lack the resources to enforce environmental laws.
Dutch court to take on Shell Nigeria cases »
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell and its Nigerian unit will face compensation demands in a Dutch court for alleged damage caused by oil spills in Nigeria after the court ruled on Wednesday it was competent to handle the cases.
Australian bushfires destroys almost 40 homes »
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A major bushfire in the west Australian outback has destroyed almost 40 homes, officials said on Wednesday, as firefighters end a third month of fighting bushfires across the country.
Indonesia to relax forest protection on key projects »
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia will allow some infrastructure projects deemed in the public interest such as toll roads and geothermal energy plants to operate in protected forests, the chief economics minister said on Wednesday.
Vestas gets 48 MW wind turbine order from Spain »
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Denmark’s Vestas, the world’s biggest manufacturer of wind turbines, said on Wednesday it won an order for 24 turbines for the Andalusia region in Spain.
Small leak resolved at Shell’s Pernis refinery »
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – A minor leak from a pipeline in Royal Dutch Shell’s Pernis refinery in Rotterdam has been resolved and operations are running as usual, a spokesman for the oil major said on Wednesday.
French government rushes to revive carbon tax »
PARIS (Reuters) – French ministers scrambled on Wednesday to rescue a carbon tax aimed at cutting energy consumption, which was annulled by the Constitutional Court just 48 hours before it was due to come into force.
Marine fears in Batemans Bay »
THERE have been fears for marine life recently in New South Wales after a cruise liner dropped their anchor in Batemans Bay. Some local environmentalists fear the ship, The World, could damage the fragile ecosystem of Batemans Marine Park, according to The Age. It has always been a topical conversation when bringing up who is in the [...]
Our wasteful world »
FOOD waste has become a massive issue around the world, particularly after Christmas. Australia’s festivities are that great over the festive period that they tend to go on holidays and leave food in fridges which then gets out dated and thrown in the bin. It generates a lot of waste for the country and it [...]