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$20 billion in green bank grants for US clean energy projects

The money is for projects combating climate change in disadvantaged communities and helping Americans save money, reduce their carbon footprints.

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US Treasury Secretary faces tough road on China’s excess capacity problem

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Guangzhou Thursday with a tough message to Chinese officials: you're producing too much, especially clean energy...

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Panama Canal drought could threaten supply chain, S&P says

The severe drought that has forced one of the world's busiest trade passages to limit daily crossings could impact global supply chains: S&P...

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Brazil hopes COP30 climate summit boosts ecotourism, travel to Amazon rainforest

Climate talks and ecotourism: Brazil hopes next year's COP30 summit boost travel to its Amazon rainforest and other spots highlighting biodiversity.

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US Fed should avoid climate change ‘mission creep,’ says chair Jerome Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve should avoid stepping outside its mandate, including on climate policy, to 'maintain the public's trust,' says central bank chair Jerome...

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Fed blocks tough climate risk proposal by global banking watchdog – report

The U.S. Federal Reserve has blocked a push by a global banking watchdog to make climate risk a focus of financial rules, Bloomberg...

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Premier of Canada’s largest province ties Trudeau’s future to carbon price

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold an emergency meeting with Canada's premiers on the federal carbon price. 

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‘Still Better Than a Carbon Tax’ is Nova Scotia alternative to Canada’s climate plan

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier has responded to a challenge from the prime minister to submit an alternative to the federal carbon pricing...

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Carbon pricing 101: What the new increase could mean for Canadian consumers

Canada's national price on carbon rose by $15 per tonne on April 1. Here are some questions answered about what this could mean...

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Report: Planning for sustainable jobs through Canada’s energy transition

“There is growing recognition across stakeholder groups that a skilled workforce is essential to designing, building, and advancing solutions to meet Canada’s climate...

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