Abstract. Sea level rise (SLR) and heavy precipitation events are increasing the frequency and extent of coastal flooding, which can trigger releases of to

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One man’s irresponsible drilling causes a global crisis in Iñárritu’s exasperatingly laborious, self-congratulatory film

Monday marks seven months since the U.S.-Iran war began, which has restricted oil and gas exports from the Middle East, raising prices ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Business Future Pathways reveals the significant opposition it received to the oil and gas-focused “abatement measures” category proposed for Canada’s sustainable finance taxonomy. Toronto | Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Today, Business Future Pathways published a What We Heard report which presents the main themes from the public consultation on Canada’s proposed sustainable finance taxonomy methodology. While receiving broad support for ‘green’ and ‘transition’ labels, the report acknowledges the controversy and critiques of the proposed “abatement measures” category. Climate expert groups have advised that excluding the proposed abatement measures category is necessary to keep the taxonomy credible, usable, and science-based. The majority of submissions to the public consultation opposed the inclusion of the abatement measures category, which would primarily focus on the upstream oil and gas industry. Responses presented sophisticated critiques and opposition to the category. The What We Heard report shares that: Two-thirds of public respondents opposed the abatement category. Roughly one quarter articulated conditional support depending on the development of strong guardrails. Opposition came from a wide range of stakeholders, including NGOs, consultants, research institutes, international organizations, financial...

OREGON (KTVZ) -- Gasoline prices dropped in 32 states this week, including Oregon, driven in part by recent declines in crude oil prices. The national average for regular gasoline fell two cents to $4.46 per gallon, while Oregon's average dropped four cents to $5.06 per gallon. In Bend, the average dropped to $4.96 from $5.02

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Beijing has significant leverage over Tehran, but little incentive to use it for Washington’s benefit, given its reliance on Iranian oil.

A letter obtained by The Tyee shows the state’s Ecology Department has serious concerns about spill risks and tanker traffic.