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Oil glut pinch may trump pipeline opposition in Canada

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CANADA

Meanwhile, the National Energy Board (NEB) is preparing final approval of two large pipeline projects -- Energy East and Trans Mountain -- to carry Alberta and Saskatchewan crude…

Parts of South-east Asia may adopt nuclear post-2030

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

It is the only country in South-east Asia with a large-scale nuclear plant, although this was never loaded with fuel. Other countries in the region have tentative plans to develop…

Environment and technology dominate the WEF agenda

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INT

For the first time in the eleven-year history of the survey, no economic risk makes the list of the top five most likely or biggest impact risks. In contrast, large-scale…

Battles over US waterways policies are ahead

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UNITED STATES

Later this year, the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection (NWP) rule comes into force, the subject of the group's concern. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA…

Costly food will spotlight neglect of Turkish farming

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TURKEY

This exceeds overall consumer price inflation of 15.9%. Besides causing public alarm, high food prices could indicate that Turkey is barely managing to feed its growing…

Arevalo will steer gradual improvements in Guatemala

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GUATEMALA

Arevalo’s victory marks a shift in Guatemalan politics. After years of democratic backsliding, Arevalo promises a slow, partial recovery of transparency and the rule of law. His…

Brazil’s tailings tragedy may hasten regulatory reform

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INTERNATIONAL

Waste management in the mining sector.

Reforms will raise doubts over Chile's mining outlook

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CHILE

However, mining companies are warning that bills before Congress and possible changes under a new constitution to be drawn up by a recently elected constitutional convention could…

Russia's Putin wants success without policy re-think

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RUSSIA

The Russian leader's strategy for self-preservation, transition and economic success.

German government will push for EU reforms

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GERMANY

Baerbock used the occasion to push publicly for ambitious EU reform proposals on issues such as qualified majority voting (QMV) and making representation in the European…