Environmental policy
Coverage of Environmental policy in the Nexus archive.
- Trump-backed incumbent loses primary after super PAC bankrolled by Dems meddled in race
Rep. Andy Ogles lost a primary challenge to Charlie Hatcher; this race was noted for external attention and internal conflicts regarding government subsidies. The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition super PAC spent roughly $2 million opposing Ogles, which led Ogles to accuse the group of attempting to undermine him over renewable energy investments. The super PAC is bankrolled by Chris Larsen, who is a frequent Democratic donor.
- Major European airlines exposed to €1.5bn-plus in carbon costs, analysis shows
Major European airlines face potential carbon costs exceeding €1.5 billion due to the extension of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, which has been opposed by flag carriers. The analysis highlights financial risks and policy challenges in the aviation sector.
- 14 Liberal MPs pen letter to Carney raising concerns over environmental backslide
More than a dozen Liberal MPs sent a letter to Prime Minister Carney at the end of April expressing concerns about environmental backsliding and offering recommendations. The letter was sent before the prime minister signed a new agreement with the Alberta government. The MPs' concerns suggest tensions within the Liberal party regarding environmental policy.
- Overestimating outsourced biodiversity loss may misguide policy
A study published in Nature warns that overestimating biodiversity loss caused by outsourcing could lead to flawed environmental policies. The research highlights methodological limitations in current assessments, which may misdirect conservation efforts by failing to account for complex ecological and economic factors.