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Emissions Gap Report Identifies U.S. as Outlier Among G20 Nations

The scientific report, identifies the United States as an outlier among the nations responsible for the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions.

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A cooling tower of a fossil-fuel-burning power plant in Indiana. The U.S. has adopted a policy of encouraging fossil fuels, a major contributor to climate change.
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Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses

Under the Harvest Fuel Relief program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices.

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President Trump held a rally on Monday night in Kansas, where farmers traditionally form a solid Republican voting bloc.
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Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections

The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.

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President Trump is wary of military escalation that could drive oil prices even higher and anger voters who already mostly oppose the Iran conflict.
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As Alberta Holds a Referendum on Separatism, Premier Danielle Smith Has Alienated Both Sides

By hedging her position on secession, Premier Danielle Smith risks a backlash from both her conservative base and from pro-Canada voters.

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Danielle Smith, the premier of Alberta, in Calgary last year.
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Saudi Arabia Postpones Its FII Investment Event After Houthi Attacks

The Future Investment Initiative, a centerpiece of Saudi efforts to diversify its economy from its reliance on the energy industry, was set to begin next week.

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The opening ceremony of the Future Investment Initiative, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last year.
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