"With the consumer levy nullified, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has the industrial #carbon price in his sights. But it’s actually been hugely effective at reducing #emissions."https://thenarwhal.ca/canada-industrial-carbon-tax-explainer/

Hino Motors, a subsidiary of Toyota, pleaded guilty over a multiyear emissions fraud scheme in the United States and must pay $1.6 billion in penalties, the U.S. Justice Department said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/20/companies/hino-emissions-fraud/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #hino #carmakers #manufacturing #us #fraud #emissions #toyota

Countries must move rapidly to slash CO2 emissions from homes, offices, shops and other buildings — a sector that accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas pollution, the United Nations has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/03/18/sustainability/un-buildings-carbon-footprint/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #sustainability #un #carbon #emissions #constructionindustry #climatechange

With Japan endorsing climate targets criticized as unambitious, activists in the country are looking to education and more tailored strategies to make an impact. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/03/16/climate-change/climate-activists-search-breakthrough/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #climatechange #fridaysforfuture #japanyouthcouncil #climateyouthjapan #emissions

Backers of CCS are emphasizing compatibility with Trump's energy development goals as they seek to protect hard-won U.S. policies from the administration's climate chopping block. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/03/16/climate-change/carbon-capture-trump/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #carbon #emissions #donaldtrump #us #climatechange #oil #energy