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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion becomes a flashpoint in global energy debateThe Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has spilled far beyond British Columbia, drawing commentary from analysts in Sydney, environmental groups in Melbourne,…Why the FCC Is Bringing Back Net Neutrality RulesThe US Federal Communications Commission has signalled it intends to reinstate net neutrality protections, undoing rules that were rolled back under a previous…Federal subsidies for EV battery plants spark fierce debateThe debate over federal subsidies for electric vehicle battery plants has intensified as governments worldwide commit billions to onshore production. From…How Opioid Settlement Money Is Reaching Hard-Hit CommunitiesThe wave of litigation against pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and pharmacy chains over their role in the opioid crisis has generated tens of…Mandatory electronics recycling laws spark heated debate in AustraliaThe pile-up of discarded phones, laptops, televisions, and kitchen gadgets keeps swelling in Australian households and businesses. With technology cycles…What the US religious accommodation ruling means for employersThe US Supreme Court’s decision in Groff v DeJoy has sharpened the rules around religious accommodation at work. The ruling concerns an American postal worker…Why the White House Is Cracking Down on Airline Refund PoliciesThe Biden administration has spent the past year sharpening its focus on the airline industry's treatment of paying passengers. After thousands of complaints…The Political Fight Shaping NASA’s Return to the MoonNASA’s return to the Moon has become a contest over budgets, national prestige and the future direction of space exploration. The Artemis programme is intended…State Book Bans Reshape American School Libraries and Stir Global DebateAcross the United States, a growing patchwork of state legislation is reshaping what students can read, borrow, and discuss in their school libraries. From…How federal land leases fuel Australia's solar energy boomAustralia's rooftops already host more than four million solar installations, a density unmatched by any other nation. From suburban streets in western Sydney…