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Carney’s Challenge: Steering Canada through Housing, Climate, and Trump’s Trade Storm
On election night, Mark Carney stepped onto the stage with a blend of cautious optimism and measured pragmatism. As Canada’s new Prime Minister, the former Bank of Canada governor, UN climate envoy, and Brookfield executive and director offered a reassuring message to a nation facing multiple crises—economic, geopolitical, climatic, and … [continued]
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New Data On Fossil Fuel Industry Emissions Could Play Pivotal Role In Climate Litigation
Climate litigation in the US has been ongoing for well over a decade. Various states, countries, and cities have filed claims against fossil fuel companies, alleging they should be held responsible for the economic harm they have caused. Primarily, the various plaintiffs say that the carbon dioxide released when fossil … [continued]
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Blink Charging & Create Energy Team Up To Offer Solar-Powered EV Charging Solution
Blink Charging Co., a leading provider of electric vehicle EV charging infrastructure, and Create Energy, known for its advanced energy solutions, have partnered to roll out an innovative solar-powered EV charging system. The announcement marks a significant step forward in integrating renewable energy and EV infrastructure, aiming to solve some … [continued]
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European State of the Climate: Striking East-West Contrast & Widespread Flooding in Europe’s Warmest Year
Thank you, Copernicus, Climate Change Service, EU Commission, for the following update. Europe is the fastest-warming continent, and the impacts of climate change here are clear. 2024 was the warmest year on record for Europe, with record temperatures in central, eastern and southeastern regions. Storms were often severe and flooding widespread, … [continued]
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Net-Zero by 2050: The IMO’s Victory—and the Case for Less Fuel, Not More
In April 2025, the International Maritime Organization did something rare for a UN body: it passed a binding climate policy. Not advisory, not aspirational, but actual mandatory rules. The agreement commits international shipping to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions “by or around 2050,” and despite the ambiguity of that phrasing, the … [continued]
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