Why American cities are falling out of love with the parking lot
Cities are loosening rules on building parking spots with new buildings: ‘It’s about the climate, it’s about walkability.’
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Tourists in Mexico warned by Canadian government to shelter in place as violence erupts
Canadian tourists were trapped inside a Mexican hotel on Thursday, January 5, 2023, as buses that were supposed to take them to an airport and safely home burned outside.
Biden to sign law to protect same-sex marriage as time runs out on House Democrats
President Joe Biden is poised to sign into U.S. law new federal protections for same-sex marriages, a step aimed at defending civil liberties that some fear are in danger because of a conservative Supreme Court.
Differences in climate law persist between U.S. and Europe
President Joe Biden on Thursday, December 1, 2022, tried to allay concerns raised by French President Emmanuel Macron about a clean energy law that benefits electric vehicles and other products made in North America. But the U.S. and Europe remain divided over the landmark law.
U.S. proposes rule cracking down on methane leaks from public lands drilling
The U.S. Interior Department on Monday proposed rules to limit methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on public lands, the latest action by the Biden administration to crack down on emissions of the potent greenhouse gas.
Canada seeks respect in China talks, even as relations difficult: Mary Ng
Ottawa will maintain a respectful relationship with China, International Trade Minister Mary Ng said on Thursday, November 17, 2022, although she warned that Canada's biggest trading partner in Asia has changed.
'Freedom Convoy' put Canada's international reputation at stake
The "Freedom Convoy" protests that took over downtown Ottawa last winter and inspired several border blockades caused serious concerns about Canada's international reputation and its economic security, senior Canadian officials say.
Indonesia set to accelerate clean energy transition with deals worth $10 billion
Indonesia signed deals with international lenders and major nations on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, that will bring billions of dollars in funding to help the country increase its use of renewable energy and reduce its reliance on coal.
UN climate are half over and key issues remain unresolved
It's half-way time at the U.N. climate talks in Egypt, with negotiators still working on draft agreements before ministers arrive next week to push for a substantial deal to fight climate change.
No gusher of cash for carbon capture in feds’ fall fiscal update
Oil and gas companies that pushed the federal government for more funding for carbon capture technology will be sorely disappointed by the fall economic statement.
Soaring energy prices ups pressure for windfall tax in Britain and U.S.
BP’s earnings more than doubled in the third quarter as the London-based energy giant benefited from high oil and natural gas prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. government has a plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale
The federal government has outlined a strategy to try to protect an endangered species of whale while also developing offshore wind power off the East Coast.
Most Americans want more action on climate change
Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the federal government is not doing enough to fight climate change, according to a new poll that shows limited public awareness about a sweeping new law that commits the U.S. to its largest ever investment to combat global warming.
Freeland urges world to get serious about a Putin-era strategy for energy, economy, climate
Canada's deputy prime minister urged the world's democracies on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, to confront the hard economic truths of a perilous new world order and seek common cause in the shared values of prosperity, energy security, protecting the planet and free and fair trade.
How carbon emissions got rebranded as ‘pollution’
California activists paved the way for defining climate change as an air pollution problem. Now it's federal law.