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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump attends a campaign event in Freeland, Michigan, U.S. May 1, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

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Trump vows to target EVs in meeting with oil CEOs – report

Washington Post reports that Donald Trump has committed to a policy on EVs that will go against Biden's policies in bid to woo...

By Reuters9 May 2024Reuters

A crowd rallies for coastal protection legislation in front of the Nova Scotia legislature in Halifax on Wednesday May 8, 2024. The Progressive Conservative government announced in February that it would not put into force the Coastal Protection Act, which was passed in 2019 by the former Liberal government with support from all parties in the legislature. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keith Doucette

Crowd rallies to support Nova Scotia coastal protection legislation

Dozens of people gathered in front of the Nova Scotia legislature today to rally in support of coastal protection legislation the provincial government...

By CP8 May 2024The Canadian Press

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Macquarie eyes rise of protectionism in upcoming US, EU elections

Voters rattled by a cost-of-living and energy crisis, illegal migration and a changing geo-political landscape seek alternatives beyond mainstream parties.

By Lewis Jackson6 May 2024Reuters

The EU's Green Deal is a key project of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (AFP)

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EU’s Green Deal target of disinfo ahead of June vote

The EU's Green Deal has been the target of virulent online disinformation ahead of European parliament elections in June

By AFP6 May 2024Agence France-Presse

FILE PHOTO: A mural of the image with "Super Bigote" (Super Mustache) superhero inspired by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is pictured in Caracas, Venezuela April 17, 2024. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

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Venezuela looks to increase tax take after renewed sanctions, ahead of election

The Venezuelan government is aiming to make up for the return of U.S. oil sanctions by raising tax revenues so it can increase...

By Mayela Armas2 May 2024Reuters

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U.S. sets out ethanol’s path to sustainable aviation fuel subsidies

Air travel so far accounts for about 2% of U.S. carbon pollution. President Joe Biden hopes that creating a subsidized market for lower-emissions...

By Richard Valdmanis30 Apr 2024Reuters

FILE - A mural of Mexico's former President Lazaro Cardenas covers a wall alongside the words in Spanish "Pemex is not for sale," right, from the PRD political party in Mexico City, Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. Cardenas' oil expropriation was the single most popular decision by a Mexican president in the 20th century, and the nationalization remains immensely popular. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)

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Mexico proudly controls its energy but climate goals are hard to reach

Mexico's energy transition is a key aim of the front-runner in a looming presidential election, but historic pride over state oil company Pemex...

By Fabiola Sánchez30 Apr 2024The Associated Press

US Green Party presidential hopeful Jill Stein poses in New York on April 15, 2024 (AFP)

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Despite climate crisis, US Green Party struggling for traction

Climate change is a major issue on the US political agenda, yet the country's Green Party and its candidate Jill Stein are next to...

By Thomas Urbain26 Apr 2024Agence France-Presse

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Polish oil refiner Orlen wants former management probed: radio report

The new management team of Polish refiner Orlen has asked prosecutors to probe its accusations that former members of the management and supervisory...

By Reuters22 Apr 2024Reuters