Jerry Brown fights to reach cap and trade deal at home.

SACRAMENTO — As Gov. Jerry Brown pushes an international climate-change agenda, he faces a crucial test at home: ensuring that California’s signature program to...

Ambitious clean energy target will mean lower electricity prices, modelling says.

Finkel review Energy analysis firm RepuTex finds clean energy target going beyond that advocated by Finkel Review would keep prices down for longer <!--><!--><!--><!--> The price for...

Cap-and-trade deal could woo GOP support, anger environmentalists.

Updated with statement from the Governor’s Office.  In recent months, Gov. Jerry Brown has made clear that an extension of the state’s cap-and-trade program will...

Perry says coal-fired power plants important in US future.

MAIDSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Thursday that coal-fired power plants are important for the country's future, and he suggested...

Mayors promise to act on climate. How much can they do?

Mayors are promising to take action toward meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement. It might not be that easy. Miami Beach, Fla., Mayor...

Why carbon pricing is losing popularity.

A new poll by Angus Reid showing support for carbon pricing — either in the form of a carbon tax or cap and trade,...

California governor seeks cap-and-trade deal as deadline looms.

AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Gov....

Garneau aims federal transport money at projects built to withstand disaster.

Major transportation projects that are built to withstand climate disasters have a better chance of getting funding from the Trudeau government, says Transport Minister...

Valero sues PG&E over power failure that fouled air.

BENICIA — The Valero oil refinery is seeking $75 million from PG&E in a federal lawsuit that blames the utility for a May 5 power...

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