In surveys, consumers claim to care about sustainability and about combatting climate change, but when it comes to paying more for products, buying different products or changing their consuming habits, most aren’t truly committed. | File photo

VIDEO: Sustainability apathy high: McCain

OTTAWA — The public says it cares about climate change, but won’t pay for it in money or bother. Canada’s food, agriculture and farming industries need to accept that failure as their own, says the head of Maple Leaf Foods. “They care, but they’re not motivated by it,” said Michael McCain, who pushed his company […] Read more

Shell expects China's electricity generation to rise three-fold to more than 60 exajoules (EJ) in 2060 from 20 EJ in 2020. | Getty Images

Shell says electricity to meet 60 percent of China’s energy use by 2060

SINGAPORE, Jan 17 (Reuters) – China may triple electricity generation to supply 60 percent of the country’s total energy under Beijing’s carbon-neutral goal by 2060, up from the current 23 percent, Royal Dutch Shell said on Monday. Shell is one of the largest global investors in China’s energy sector, with business covering gas production, petrochemicals […] Read more