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El Comandante Hernández leads ‘Tree Army’ in defense of Mexico City’s trees
Activist Arturo Hernández leads The Tree Army, a grassroots group defending Mexico City's urban trees from harm.
Climateworks Centre: Australia has just been handed a map for getting to net zero
A report from Australia's Climate Change Authority shows how emissions cuts can be made in sectors such as land use, resources, transport and...
Vale, BHP, Samarco could close $18 billion deal over Brazil dam collapse, sources say
Vale, BHP, and Samarco may settle with Brazil for 100 billion reais over the 2015 dam collapse, sources suggest October deal.
Russia raises forecast for 2024 oil, gas export revenues by $17.4 billion, document shows
Russia's 2024 oil and gas export forecast was raised by $17.4 billion to $239.7 billion, driven by higher price expectations.
US Gulf Coast-bound fuel oil cargoes hit 5-yr low as refinery demand weakens
Fuel oil exports to the U.S. Gulf Coast hit a 5-year low in August as weakened refinery margins curb demand and reroute cargoes.
No takers for Alberta program offering partial credit for partial oil well cleanup
Alberta's pilot program for partial well cleanup is stalled as landowners resist, fearing reduced payments and lingering liabilities.
Lawmakers probe if US retailers bought Chinese auto parts that evaded tariffs
Lawmakers question U.S. auto parts retailers on sourcing from a Chinese firm accused of evading tariffs via Thailand.
Propeller falls off BC Ferries vessel, spilling 800 litres of oil
About 800 litres of light hydraulic oil have spilled into the sea from a BC Ferries vessel after one of its propellers fell...
EU countries mull 20-year tax holiday for jet fuel, document shows
EU countries consider delaying taxes on polluting aviation fuels for 20 years, complicating climate goals for net zero by 2050.
Drivers see cheaper prices at the pump as crude oil slumps
Canadian gas prices drop over 10 cents from August as oil prices see their biggest weekly slump since last October.
