Saturday, 18 May 2024

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FILE PHOTO: White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 9, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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How might a US-Saudi civil nuclear deal work?

US National Security Adviser will visit Saudi Arabia this weekend for talks expected to touch on a civil nuclear cooperation agreement

FILE PHOTO: A drone shows flooded streets at the centre of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, May 7, 2024. REUTERS/Diego Vara/File Photo
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Cargo shipments slow at Brazil southern port amid flooding: officials

The Rio Grande port authority said the impact of excess rains and heavy flooding on cargo shipments will only be possible to assess...

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Putin: Oil pipeline could run alongside planned gas link to China

MOSCOW — Russia could deliver oil as well as gas to China along a planned route via Mongolia, President Vladimir Putin said on...

A parliamentary committee has summoned Canada's big five bank CEOs to talk about the environmental and climate impacts of the financial system. Bank towers are in Toronto's financial district on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrien Vecz
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Banks summoned to House of Commons environment committee

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee has summoned Canada’s big five bank CEOs to talk about the environmental and climate impacts of the financial...

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is ordering all petrochemical companies which operate in Sarnia, Ont., to take steps to control leaks of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. A petrochemical plant is seen in Sarnia, Ont., Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Feds order benzene leak fixes in Sarnia, Ontario, after plastic pollution

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is ordering all petrochemical companies in Sarnia, Ontario, to control leaks of the chemical benzene

FILE PHOTO: PDVSA's U.S. unit Citgo Petroleum refinery is pictured in Sulphur, Louisiana, U.S., June 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman/File Photo
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Citgo bidders can be asked how accommodate bondholder claims

Bidders can be required to say if their offers cover claims by Venezuela bondholders in a separate court action

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South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed

Opinion: South Africa's plan to transition from coal to renewable energy sources must include mobilizing different forms of international finance, investing in new...

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Manhattan judge hearing arguments on challenges to NYC driver fee

New York’s plan to levy a hefty toll on drivers entering Manhattan is the focus of a legal battle set to play out...

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol dome is seen from the the East lawn in Washington, U.S., May 9, 2024. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee Beal/File Photo
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US House farm bill proposal faces slim Senate odds

The US House farm bill includes provisions to reduce spending on food aid for the poor and efforts to help farmers fight climate...

Current investment plans could result in only 50 percent of the lithium supply needed for countries to meet their climate goals in 2035 (AFP)
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IEA warns of key energy mineral shortage risk

The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment