Matt McGrath

3 weeks ago | envirolink.org | Matt McGrath

As the threat posed by US President Donald Trump tops Canada’s federal election agenda, the issue of the country’s contribution to global warming has been largely overshadowed. The two main contenders are pushing plans for new energy infrastructure as the country seeks to pivot away from its reliance on the US. Mark Carney’s Liberals are promising to make Canada a global superpower in both conventional and green energy.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Matt McGrath

Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agendaGetty ImagesAs the threat posed by US President Donald Trump tops Canada's federal election agenda, the issue of the country's contribution to global warming has been largely overshadowed. The two main contenders are pushing plans for new energy infrastructure as the country seeks to pivot away from its reliance on the US.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Matt McGrath |Mark Poynting

UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oilMatt McGrath and Mark PoyntingAlamyThe UK government is investigating a fast-growing "green fuel" called HVO diesel amid claims of significant fraud, the BBC has learned. HVO is increasingly popular as a transport fuel and for powering music festivals and its backers say it can curb carbon emissions by up to 90% as it can be made from waste materials like used cooking oil.

Jan 28, 2025 | yahoo.com | Matt McGrath

Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study has confirmed. It made those weather conditions about 35% more likely, according to World Weather Attribution - globally recognised for their studies linking extreme weather to climate change. The authors noted that the LA wildfire season is getting longer while the rains that normally put out the blazes have reduced.

Jan 28, 2025 | envirolink.org | Matt McGrath

Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study has confirmed. It made those weather conditions about 35% more likely, according to World Weather Attribution – globally recognised for their studies linking extreme weather to climate change. The authors noted that the LA wildfire season is getting longer while the rains that normally put out the blazes have reduced.