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14 March, 2019 — Sri Lanka’s new ‘green tax’ not a hit with drivers or environmentalists  Mongabay.comM.K. Vijitha Perera had been looking forward to buying her first car. But now the 26-year-old says she's had to shelve the idea, following the Sri Lankan ...

14 March, 2019 — More time sought to weigh newspaper shooting insanity plea  CityNews VancouverANNAPOLIS, Md. — Lawyers for a man charged with killing five people at a Maryland newspaper office are again asking for more time to consider an insanity ...

14 March, 2019 — Eastman Chemical, Conduit Global cutting jobs in Tennessee  CityNews VancouverMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Eastman Chemical Co. says it is cutting an undisclosed number of jobs globally, citing “the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute” and an ...

14 March, 2019 — Can Nuclear Energy Save the Planet?  Knowledge@WhartonAuthors Joshua Goldstein and Staffan Qvist say switching to nuclear and renewable energy is the best path forward for humans to slow down climate change.

14 March, 2019 — Saskatchewan city should reconsider disabled group home decision: minister  CityNews VancouverWEYBURN, Sask. — Saskatchewan's social services minister is urging city councillors who decided against a proposed group home for the disabled to take a ...

14 March, 2019 — Rebate eases burden for individuals  Winnipeg Free PressThis tax season, make sure you don't miss out on the chance to put money in your pocket through the new carbon tax rebate. Officially known as the Climate ...

14 March, 2019 — Emanuel’s mobility task force thinks big to combat congestion  Chicago Sun-TimesThere's no guarantee any task force recommendations will see the light of day, especially with the mayor who set up the group leaving office.

14 March, 2019 — Opinion | National interest not a factor in SNC-Lavalin affair  TheRecord.comDeferred prosecution agreements were designed to be a slap on the wrist for one-time corporate malfeasance, not serial offenders. SNC-Lavalin has been ...

14 March, 2019 — Highest fuel taxes in North America: Analyst says gas prices are going up in Metro Vancouver, again  CityNews VancouverMetro Vancouver gas prices could hit as high as $1.50 per litre as soon as this weekend, but real increases will be seen starting Apr. 1 with tax hikes.

14 March, 2019 — What does Beto O’Rourke believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues  PBS NewsHourFormer Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has joined a crowded Democratic primary field vying to take on President Donald Trump in 2020. Here's where ...