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UK inflation slows to lowest level in almost 2.5 years
Britain’s annual inflation rate fell more than expected in February, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling speculation that the Bank of England will start...
Automaker of Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep to follow California’s strict vehicle emissions standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stellantis, one of the largest automakers in the world, agreed Tuesday to comply with California’s vehicle emissions standards that...
2 Vermont communities devastated by summer flooding seek $3.5M to elevate homes for victims
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Two of the Vermont communities hardest hit by last summer’s catastrophic flooding have requested $3.5 million in state funding...
As electric vehicle sales slow, the US relaxes plans for stricter emissions standards for a while
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration this week is expected to announce new automobile emissions standards that relax proposed limits for three years...
Renault CEO urges ‘Marshall Plan’ for Europe electric vehicles
The chief executive of French automaker Renault called Tuesday for a European “Marshall Plan” to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and reduce...
UK Tories ‘slipping from climate delay to denial’, Ed Miliband claims
Ed Miliband has accused the Conservatives under Rishi Sunak of slipping from “climate delay to denial”, as he made a pitch to voters...
France faces high-risk vote on EU-Canada free trade deal
The French government on Thursday faces a risky vote on a controversial trade deal between the EU and Canada in the Senate where...
Too much Atlantic in Atlantic City: Beach erosion has casinos desperately seeking sand by summer
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The ocean and beaches have always been a part of Atlantic City’s identity: from salt water taffy to...
Bank of England urged to step up work to align finance sector with climate goals
The Bank of England is being urged to step up its work to align the financial sector with UK climate goals. In a...
Crombie rules out provincial carbon tax as part of 2026 Ontario election platform
TORONTO — Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie says if she is premier after the 2026 election, she will not introduce a provincial carbon...
