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Trump suffers setbacks in environmental rulings in Alaska
The Trump administration has suffered a pair of setbacks in attempting to reverse environmental policies set for Alaska by former President Barack Obama.
Ban on plastic bags comes close to reality in a 3rd state
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and fellow Democrats who control the Legislature have reached a deal to make New York the third state with a ban on single-use plastic grocery bags as they worked to finalize budget agreements, officials said on Friday, March 29, 2019.
Colorado oil debate gets personal as lawmakers weigh rules
Colorado's long-running battle over oil and gas drilling in suburban neighbourhoods has erupted again, and this time the stakes are deeply personal.
15 Canadians on cruise ship that was stranded off Norway; one injured
Global Affairs Canada says 15 Canadians were on board the Viking Sky cruise ship when it ran into engine trouble off Norway's rough, frigid western coast.
Norway's US$1 trillion fund to dump oil and gas shares, including Canadian names
Norway's US$1-trillion wealth fund, the biggest of its kind in the world, will begin dumping shares in oil and gas companies including some Canadian names, but stopped short of barring major producers like Suncor, ExxonMobil and Chevron.
Public advocate backs power line; environment group opposed
A proposed transmission line across western Maine that would serve as a conduit for Canadian hydropower is "in the best interest" of state electricity customers thanks to incentives negotiated with Central Maine Power, the state's public advocate said on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Lagarde: IMF ready to help rescue Venezuelan economy
The International Monetary Fund is ready to rescue Venezuela's economy, but the task will be so huge that it will require financial help from other international players, the head of the body said on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Autonomous car testing plan aims to boost public confidence
Companies testing autonomous vehicles in Pittsburgh will have to immediately report crashes resulting in any injuries as part of new guidelines announced on Monday, March 4, 2019, intended to boost public confidence in the testing after a deadly accident in Arizona last year.
Michigan governor proposes nearly tripling the gas tax
New Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who campaigned on a bold promise to "fix the damn roads" in the capital of the U.S. auto industry, will propose nearly tripling the state's per-gallon fuel tax, her office said on Monday, March 4, 2019.
Tesla to close stores, take orders for a US$35,000 Model 3
Tesla is shifting all of its sales from stores to the internet, saying the move is needed to cut costs so it can sell the mass-market Model 3 for a starting price of US$35,000.