9 d. ago Independent grocers federation not happy with farmers’ call for cap on profits

HALIFAX — The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers says it’s disappointed and surprised that a farmers lobby group is calling for caps on the profits of major grocery chains. Gary Sands, senior vice-president of the federation, says his members are also unhappy with the National Farmers Union’s push for publicly owned grocery stores. “I just […]

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1 week ago COP30 Summit Ends With Nations Agreeing to Strengthen Climate Plans

Nearly 200 nations agreed Saturday to new efforts meant to help guide their transitions away from the fossil fuels driving global warming, even while dodging an explicit mention of them.

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1 week ago COP30 Climate Summit Reaches Deal That Leaves Many Nations Unhappy

Almost 200 nations gathered in Brazil for the United Nations’ annual climate summit capped two weeks of fraught negotiations with an agreement Saturday on new efforts to help guide their transition away from the fossil fuels driving global warming.

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3 w. ago Who’s Who Inside Negotiating Rooms at the COP30 Climate Summit

Delegates from nearly 200 countries have gathered in Belém in the Brazilian Amazon for the United Nations’ COP30 climate conference, running through Nov. 21.

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4 w. ago Singapore’s Fu Says COP30 Climate Transition Talks Show Optimism

Early discussions have been “positive” within the group tasked with ensuring transition away from fossil fuels benefits all people at the COP30 climate summit, according to Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment.

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last month EU Nations Seal Deal on 2040 Climate Goal to Cut 90% Emissions

European Union member states sealed a deal to reduce emissions by 90% through 2040 compared with 1990 levels, a move that bolsters the bloc’s climate leadership credentials ahead of the COP30 summit.

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