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World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says
Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to cleaner fuels following U.S. criticism about its climate focus. Source link
Poilievre holding 1st news conference since two MPs announced their departure
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will hold a news conference later Wednesday in Calgary — the first time he’ll speak to reporters since two of his MPs announced last week they were leaving caucus. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Solar storms bring dazzling display of northern lights
Solar storms brought colourful auroras to unexpected southern places in Canada and the United States on Tuesday night — and there could be more to come. Source link
Indigenous activists storm UN climate summit in Brazil, demanding action
Security has been tightened at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil after Indigenous activists and other protesters burst through barriers at the venue on Tuesday night. Indigenous groups from across Latin America sent representatives with demands for an end to logging, mining, farming and fossil fuel extraction in the Amazon. Source link
Sidney Crosby joins program to support Canada’s soccer men ahead of World Cup
NHL player and 2010 Olympic hockey gold medallist Sidney Crosby, who knows more than a little about winning a major tournament on home soil, has signed on to help bang the drum for Canada in its 2026 World Cup campaign. Source link
Canada's Auger-Aliassime rallies past Shelton for 1st win at ATP Finals
Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime of Canada claimed his first win at this year’s ATP Finals by battling back to beat American Ben Shelton 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5 on Wednesday. Source link
Is a deadly asteroid about to hit Earth? Meet the man who can tell you
When an asteroid threatens Earth, astronomers use a rating called the Torino scale to communicate the risk. Richard Binzel, who invented the scale, tells New Scientist about his 50-year career in planetary defence Source link
Man who took Hamilton, Ont., bus on joy ride 'did a great job' driving, left no dings, police say
He made several stops along the way, allowing passengers to get on and off, police say. He was then arrested. Source link
Conservationist Jane Goodall being remembered at Washington funeral
Goodall’s chimpanzee field research fundamentally altered how scientists understand the endangered primates, and how humankind understands its place in the world. Source link
Jimmy Kimmel's bandleader and childhood friend, Cleto Escobedo III, dead at 59
Late-night talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel has announced the death of one of his oldest friends — his television program’s bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III, after an episode of the TV program was abruptly cancelled. Saying that “we are heartbroken is an understatement,” Kimmel’s Instagram post says. Source link