Abating about half of energy-related emissions depends on addressing the hardest of 25 physical challengesāāthe āhard stuff.ā These range across domains like the power sector, buildings, mobility, and more.
Learn about what lies ahead to navigate a successful transition: mck.co/physicaltransition
Aaron Salzberg joined Policy for the Planet to explain how declining water supplies are disrupting livelihoods, & how science must be mobilized by global organizations to mitigate a potentially looming crisis. Listen here & wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/47fVKWC
We join Ukraine and international partners, including the US, in calling for a full, unconditional ceasefire of at least 30 days.
It is now for Russia to show its willingness to achieve peace.
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Boeing is not going to re-shore its entire supply chain anytime soon. So for the next few years itās operating at a further disadvantage to Airbus whose key components come from the EU. This is how tariffs disadvantage US manufacturers in export oriented sectors.
Canadaās first-ever license to build a grid-scale Small Modular Reactor has been issued ā and itās happening right here in Ontario.
The Darlington SMR will be the first in the G7, powering our province with clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
Read my full statement ā¬ļø
news.ontario.ca/en/statementā¦
According to @SPGMobility, there is a 50% probability of an extended disruption period in the auto industry due to US tariffs. This would result in production stoppages, job losses, and higher vehicle prices for consumers.
#auto#cdneconspglobal.com/automotive-insiā¦
Itās time to unite Canadians by focusing on shared values and common goals. Itās time to spend less, and invest more. Itās time to secure new trading partners and build one strong Canadian economy. Letās get to work.
ALT Prime Minister Mark Carney walks outside towards reporters at Rideau Hall.
A few days ago, I looked at how the international border through The Great Lakes was determined.
But what about the border west of Lake Superior?
It took decades to determine and wasn't just "drawn with a ruler by some guy".
Let's learn more!
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ALT The photo shows a grassy, open landscape with a clear blue sky dotted with a few wispy clouds. The terrain appears to be a mix of tall, dry grass and patches of dirt, suggesting a rural or prairie setting. A narrow dirt path or road stretches across the scene from left to right, dividing the landscape.
In the foreground, there is a vertical marker or signpost standing in the grass. The sign has text on it, with the most prominent words being "UNITED STATES AND CANADA" written vertically in large, bold letters. Below this, there is smaller text, likely providing additional information, but it's not fully legible in the image.
In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%.
While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired.
Let's learn more.
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ALT The image is a black-and-white political cartoon depicting a man in a suit standing behind a counter labeled "Republican Platform." He is holding a bottle labeled "Untaxed Whiskey, 20Ā¢ Gal." in one hand and a piece of cloth labeled "War-Taxed Common Cloth, Tariff 84%" in the other. Above the counter, a sign reads, "If you donāt see what you want, ask for it." The cartoon, signed by W.A. Rogers, appears to satirize the Republican Party's economic policies, highlighting the disparity in taxation between luxury items like whiskey and essential goods like cloth.
What better place to talk about electric vehicles (EV) than Motor City! Join @montymturner, Andrew Ratchford, @wfordgraham and Alexandra Segers at #SSGFallForum to discuss the future of EV projects in North America and worldwide. Check out the agenda here: buff.ly/3N27EHC
My level of engagement with the "X" platform continues to decline. Is it time to deactivate and find an alternative for my social media activities (#SiteSelection, #CRE, #EcDev, #FDI)? Suggestions?
I see a lot of conflation of the terms critical, rare and precious minerals in the media and political commentary. They are very distinct categories and not interchangeable. Here's a short explainer for the non-geologists like myself! /1
A growing concern as geopolitics infiltrates FDI projects: āremaining open to foreign investment while focusing narrowly ā and strictly ā on national security-related threats, not economic isolationism.ā
In response to some backlash surrounding the Nippon-U.S. Steel deal review, GBA sent a letter to Secretary Yellen urging her not to allow CFIUS reviews to be unduly politicized and how delaying cross-border investment deals may be harmful to Americaās investment climate. See more here: globalbusiness.org/gba-urgesā¦