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Leaked U.S. government report directly contradicts Trump on climate

A draft copy of the report says temperatures will continue to rise without steep reductions in fossil fuel consumption and will take an "increasingly dire" toll on the lives of every American. Researchers have feared the White House will suppress or attempt to water down the report


‘Manufacturing hell’: Tesla raises more cash to bankroll steep Model 3 ramp-up

CEO Elon Musk said Tesla is facing months of supplier issues and other potential obstacles as it burns through cash to speed up production of its new mass-market electric car. The company has delivered just 30 Model 3 sedans so far, but wants to be making 5,000 each week by December


New B.C. government puts $8.8B Site C megaproject up for review

The independent review threatens thousands of jobs at the hydro site, which has been under construction for two years. It will determine the dam's economic viability and advise on proceeding or terminating the project


Trudeau’s aim to get climate change into NAFTA could become stumbling block

The prime minister hopes the upcoming trade talks will level North America's environmental playing field, a stance that could set up a clash with Donald Trump, who has called climate change a "hoax"
 
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Solar energy storage, with a side of Swedish meatballs

Ramping up its residential clean power push, Ikea has started selling lithium-ion batteries and solar panels to its U.K. customers. Canadian shoppers, however, will have to wait » read more

What’s in your sausage? Not necessarily the meat you paid for, study shows

On the heels of the European horse meat scandal of 2013, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency began probing Canadian sausage. One-fifth of the time, customers are getting more than they bargained for… and sometimes they get horse meat » read more
 
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Tesla’s new Model 3 arrives—with a few surprises

CEO Elon Musk handed over the keys to the first 30 production models last week. He also revealed a handful of new developments, including Tesla’s impressive pre-order tally, a longer-than-expected top range and the hefty cost of any paint colour other than black » read more

Foul-smelling discharge from treatment plant blackens water at Niagara Falls

Wastewater gathered on the American side of the falls and enveloped the Maid of Mist dock over the weekend; New York state regulators are currently probing the incident » read more