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Climate change made some heat waves at least 10 times more likely: Environment Canada
Climate change made August heat waves in northern Canada 10 times more likely, with temperatures 12-13 degrees above normal.
Status update: U.S. offshore wind projects from permit stage to online
With U.S. offshore wind capacity set to grow rapidly over the next few years, we take stock of where things are now and...
Ford, GM shares fall after Morgan Stanley analyst downgrade
Ford and GM shares fell five percent as Morgan Stanley downgraded both automakers, citing rising competition and weakening demand.
HSBC says governments’ climate plans need to provide sector details
HSBC group says governments must provide sector-level detail on carbon emission plans to make them workable.
US Steel says arbitration board rules in favor of Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion buyout deal
An arbitrator ruled in favor of Nippon Steel's $14.9B U.S. Steel buyout, but the union remains opposed to the deal.
B.C. party leaders talk mining promises on campaign trail
British Columbia’s New Democrats and Conservatives issued their plans for the mining industry while campaigning in the province’s resource-rich communities. Both NDP Leader...
Greece and Turkey explore holding talks on maritime zones
Neighbours Greece and Turkey, both NATO allies but historic foes, start talks at demarcating their maritime zones.
Restarting nuclear power plants: The unprecedented gamble in the US
US energy companies plan to restart two nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and transition to clean energy.
Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
A G7-backed plan to close coal plants in emerging markets faces delays, with Indonesia's Cirebon-1 deal still unresolved.
High costs, slowing China: Volkswagen’s perilous road ahead
Volkswagen faces high costs, China competition, and a troubled EV transition, as tense pay talks with unions begin.
