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EU, US edging toward trade spat when both want unity instead

EU, US edging toward trade spat when both want unity instead

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and the United States are treading precariously close to a major trans-Atlantic trade dispute at a time when the two Western giants want to show unity in the face of challenges from Russia and China.

Security review after protesters disrupt Berlin air traffic

BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Germany on Friday were reviewing security measures at Berlin's airport a day after six climate activists invaded the grounds and briefly disrupted flights.
Saskatchewan government deciding what to do with new revenue from carbon pricing

Saskatchewan government deciding what to do with new revenue from carbon pricing

REGINA — Saskatchewan is to soon gain control of the carbon pricing charge that shows up on residents' power bills. However,Premier Scott Moe and his Saskatchewan Party government are still mulling over how that new revenue should be spent.
Nova Scotia won't use revenues from fuel tax to buffer effects of carbon pricing

Nova Scotia won't use revenues from fuel tax to buffer effects of carbon pricing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia won’t be using revenue from its fuel tax to help offset the effects of carbon pricing imposed by the federal government, the province’s finance minister said Thursday. All of the tax collected from fuels — including the 15.
Climate Changed: Adaptation strategy commits funds to fight heat, floods, fires

Climate Changed: Adaptation strategy commits funds to fight heat, floods, fires

ST. PETER'S BAY, P.E.I. — A national climate adaptation strategy released Thursday includes $1.6 billion in new spending to help communities faced with risks ranging from deadly heat waves and wildfires to floods and storms.
World Cup fans put off by prices, beer limits commute by air

World Cup fans put off by prices, beer limits commute by air

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Travel at this World Cup was supposed to be easy in the tiny host nation of Qatar, after fans had to take long flights between cities at the last three tournaments.
IEA chief sees energy crunch for Europe next winter

IEA chief sees energy crunch for Europe next winter

BERLIN (AP) — Europe should be able to cope with the natural gas supply crunch in the coming months thanks to considerable reserves although the continent could face a bigger energy crisis next winter, the head of the International Energy Agency said
Empty streets, cranes: the city built for Qatar's World Cup

Empty streets, cranes: the city built for Qatar's World Cup

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Less than a month before it is set to host the World Cup final, Lusail City is oddly quiet.
Climate Changed: How a shiny green beetle put a dent in Canada's urban forests

Climate Changed: How a shiny green beetle put a dent in Canada's urban forests

TORONTO — When Emma Hudgins was born, her parents planted an ash tree. It's still standing 29 years later in New Maryland, N.B., but it's under threat from the emerald ash borer, a shiny green beetle that kills almost every ash tree it encounters.
Carbon pricing good idea complicated by rising energy costs: Nova Scotia advocate

Carbon pricing good idea complicated by rising energy costs: Nova Scotia advocate

HALIFAX — An affordable energy advocate says the imposition of consumer carbon pricing in Nova Scotia is a good idea, but adds that rising energy costs continue to pose problems for people with lower incomes.
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