Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Wildfires trap thousands on beaches outside Australian waterfront communities

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Wildfires burning across Australia's two most-populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions, destroyed many properties and caused at least two fatalities.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/sydney-new-years-fireworks-1.5411177?cmp=rss

New shows take different approach to politics ahead of 2020 U.S. election

Messiah on Netflix

In a highly charged election year for the U.S., some shows are trying to find new ways to approach politics and spur audiences to consider their role in the democratic process.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/political-shows-us-election-1.5409664?cmp=rss

Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flees Japan for Lebanon

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Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn said Tuesday from Lebanon that he was not fleeing justice but instead left Japan to avoid "injustice and political persecution" over financial misconduct allegations during his tenure leading the automaker.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/nissan-ghosn-lebanon-1.5411317?cmp=rss

Notable names we said goodbye to in 2019

Notable names we said goodbye to in 2019

The National looks back on some of the notable names we said goodbye to in 2019



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/thenational/notable-names-we-said-goodbye-to-in-2019-1.5407285?cmp=rss

Monday, December 30, 2019

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney urges financial sector to act against climate change

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The UN's incoming special envoy for climate change, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, is likening the climate crisis to a financial crisis — and says action by the financial sector to help tackle the issue is "absolutely necessary."



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mark-carney-climate-financial-sector-1.5410968?cmp=rss