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The short-term impact of Canada's budget will be small

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CANADA

The budget keeps the deficit just inside prescribed limits despite an increase in new spending, by stepping up measures to boost revenue. Initiatives designed to target the…

Biden aid pledge for Puerto Rico may not be enough

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PUERTO RICO

Hurricane impacts, both Fiona in Puerto Rico and Ian, which hit Florida on September 28, have become factors in the US midterm elections as government assistance becomes a means…

Mozambique’s mega-dam plans may face obstacles

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MOZAMBIQUE

The 1,500-megawatt project could have a major impact on energy supply within Mozambique and the wider region. However, the government may face multiple challenges in getting the…

Water woes will have multiple impacts in Peru

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PERU

As well as exposure to the El Nino phenomenon, Peru is one of the Latin American countries most susceptible to climate change. Erratic rainfall patterns threaten agriculture…

Water management poses long-term challenges in Panama

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PANAMA

The situation has seen water levels drop significantly at Lakes Alhajuela and Gatun which supply water for more than half the population and the Panama Canal. Impacts on the Canal…

Attacks on Russian refineries will cause oil shortages

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RUSSIA

The rising frequency of drone attacks is raising the risk of oil product shortages within Russia. Already Western sanctions on the supply of spare parts had made the maintenance…

Pipeline rupture threatens South Sudan’s stability

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SOUTH SUDAN

This episode could have a significant impact on South Sudan's government, which derives almost 90% of its revenue from oil.

Sea-level rise to necessitate adaptation globally

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INTERNATIONAL

With ongoing sea-level rise now considered inevitable, and climate change mitigation efforts serving only to limit, rather than avert, the risks, adaptation will be a necessity in…

COVID-19 will shift Macron’s policy focus in France

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FRANCE

Macron's support.

El Nino impact will vary in Mexico, Central America

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MEXICO/CENTRAL AMERICA

The current El Nino.