Saturday, July 4, 2020

Pandemic stimulus could be a game changer for climate goals — if focus switches from fossil fuels, say some

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The economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced governments around the world to resort to massive spending in order to calm the nerves of people and businesses alike. But will stimulus plans help move the world toward a cleaner, greener future or will they largely maintain the status quo?



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/pandemic-stimulus-could-be-a-game-changer-for-climate-goals-if-focus-switches-from-fossil-fuels-say-some-1.5636391?cmp=rss

2 women hit by car on Seattle highway closed amid protests

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Two women were struck by a car whose driver sped through a protest-related closure on a highway in Seattle, authorities said early Saturday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/seattle-protesters-struck-on-highway-1.5637698?cmp=rss

Trump's enthusiasm advantage meets fear and loathing on the campaign trail

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U.S. President Donald Trump's advisers have been talking up the so-called enthusiasm gap between Trump supporters and those of Democratic rival Joe Biden. But the more important gap come November might be the one between the emotional intensity of those who love Trump and those who loathe him.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/donald-trump-joe-biden-campaign-united-states-election-enthusiasm-advantage-1.5636985?cmp=rss

7 police hurt in violence at unlicensed London music event

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Seven police officials were injured in violence at an unlicensed musical event in the British capital as they sought to break up a crowd that posed a risk to public health during the coronavirus pandemic, police said on Saturday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/uk-police-hurt-unlicensed-musical-event-1.5637693?cmp=rss

Scuba diver killed in Australia shark attack

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A 20-year-old scuba diver died Saturday after being attacked by a shark off the coast of Australia's Queensland state, authorities said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/australia-shark-attack-1.5637688?cmp=rss