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www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Honda expected to announce multi-billion dollar deal to assemble EVs in Ontario: sources | CBC News

Honda to announce multi-billion dollar deal on EV production in Ontario. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic defends job cuts in Commons committee testimony | CBC News

Bell Canada CEO defends job cuts amid parliamentary scrutiny. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Canada is still backing the fossil fuel industry with billions, report finds | CBC News

The federal government continues to provide billions in financial support to the fossil fuel industry despite previous measures to limit subsidies.
Environmental Defence's report estimated at least $18.6 billion in support in 2023. Climate activists advocate for prioritizing renewable energy over fossil fuels. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
1 month ago
Miami

America's largest mall has been stalled for years. Could Miami-Dade help revive it?

Crews haven't started construction on America's largest mall yet
Developer is asking to lift ban on government subsidies for delayed project [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

Oil industry has sought to block state backing for green tech since 1960s

Oil industry opposed support for clean technologies for decades
Fossil fuel industry benefited from government subsidies while lobbying against clean energy support [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London's black taxi fleet to turn greener as ministers announce subsidy boost

Government extends subsidies for zero emission capable black cabs in London until April 2025 with reduced grant per vehicle. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Cars

The Switch to Electric Vehicles Was Always Going to Be a Slog

Consumers in the US are hesitant to purchase pricier electric vehicles, with the average transaction still more expensive than gas-powered vehicles.
The underdeveloped public charging system in the US and limited availability of affordable electric models are barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles. [ more ]
Streetsblog
3 months ago
San Francisco

Study: Subsidizing Transit Actually Makes It More Efficient - Streetsblog USA

Government subsidies actually improve transit efficiency
Subsidies result in more passengers on buses and trains [ more ]
euronews
3 months ago
France politics

Farmers in Romania, France and Germany continue road convoy protests

Agricultural workers in Romania, Germany, and France are protesting against green policies and taxes, demanding more government subsidies.
Farmers in these countries claim that they are being negatively impacted by environmental reforms and need subsidies to offset the costs. [ more ]
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