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Canada to put 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced Canada will impose punitive tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, copying a similar initiative the U.S. is already pursuing. Separately, Trudeau also announced a 25 per cent surtax on...
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Poilievre calls for Canada to match U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he supports import taxes on goods made in China. CBC senior reporter Janyce McGregor breaks down the possible economic implications for Canadians.
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China’s high-speed trains expand global influence with rail technology
Steel, speed and strategy. How China’s high-speed rail is laying down the tracks for global influence.
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Greenland is one of the new frontiers for global race to secure critical minerals
European countries and the US are ramping up efforts to reduce reliance on China for these resources.
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Where Muslim Populations Are Most Overestimated
People in many countries greatly overestimate the number of Muslims living among them, often due to fear-based news and stereotypes. For example, Americans think 17% of the population is Muslim, when it's actually less than 1%. This...
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The Future of Farming
By 2050, the world’s population will reach nearly 10 billion, so we’ll need to produce twice as much food. New farming technologies like robot harvesters, drones, sensors, lab-grown meat, and genetically modified crops are helping...
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China's New Silk Road
China’s “One Belt, One Road” project is a massive plan to build roads, railways, ports, and power plants in over 60 countries to boost trade and global influence. While the initiative may help underdeveloped nations with new...
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Mission to Mars: Future Megaprojects
NASA has a three-phase plan to send humans to Mars by 2040, including building new spacecraft, testing deep-space missions, and learning how to live on the Red Planet. Alongside efforts by private companies like SpaceX, NASA is working...
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World's Most Unequal Countries
This video lists the 10 countries where the richest 1% of people control the most wealth, with Russia topping the list. Many of these countries, including the U.S., India, and Brazil, face major inequality problems where a few people...
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Nuclear North Korea: Options for the US President
North Korea’s growing missile and nuclear tests are creating serious tension with the United States, which fears an attack on American cities. The U.S. has tried cyber attacks, missile defense systems, and working with China to stop the...
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World's 10 Most Prosperous Countries
The top ten countries on the prosperity index, determined by rankings across nine key categories: Economic Quality, Natural Environment, Health, Social Capital, Personal Freedom, Safety and Security, Education, Governance, and Business...
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Top 10 Weapons-Producing Countries
The 10 countries that export the most military weapons to the rest of the world. US President Trump wants to boost defense spending by 10% and China will nearly double its military expenditures by the end of the decade. The world is...
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The History of Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s history is full of change, shaped by its valuable location and control by foreign powers like Britain and Japan. After returning to China in 1997 under the “one country, two systems” deal, it kept its own economy and...
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World's 10 Most Generous Countries
The top ten countries on the World Giving Index, determined by a worldwide poll of three factors: helping a stranger, donating money, and volunteering. A study by the Charities Aid Foundation.
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The History of US Tariffs
A tariff is a tax that a country places on another country's imports. In the U.S., what that means is that when we place an import tariff, it's not another country paying the US government. It is a domestic firm, a domestic importer...
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Kinshasa: Megacity of the Congo
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is Africa’s most populous city and one of the fastest growing in the world. Despite having rich natural resources and great potential, it struggles with deep poverty,...
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Chengdu, China: a New Blueprint for Megacities
Chengdu, a major city in southwest China, has become known as the country's "park city" thanks to its focus on green spaces and modern urban planning. With a rich 3,000-year history and rapid growth in recent decades, it has expanded its...
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The Evolution of World Democracy: an Infographic Time-Lapse
The 200-year history of democracy, told through an animated time-lapsed map showing how government systems have evolved over time.
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World's Best Recyclers
This video highlights the top 10 countries that recycle the most waste, with Germany, South Korea, and Austria leading the way through strong policies and public involvement. These nations use smart systems like return fees,...
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Amazing Images of a Changing Earth, From Space
Satellite images show how fast the Earth is changing due to things like melting glaciers, wildfires, dams, and growing cities. These changes can affect people’s lives, such as forcing them to move or losing access to water and land....
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Solving Climate Change with Research, Development, and Civic Action
To fight climate change, countries need to support research, recruit science experts, and help companies develop clean technology through partnerships and government programs. Citizens also play an important role by staying involved in...
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How to De-Carbonize Methane, Cement, and Industry
Making things like cement, steel, and chemicals uses a lot of energy and is one of the hardest parts of the economy to clean up. A big problem is that about half the energy is wasted as heat, but better factory design and using things...
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How More Water Vapor is Causing Extreme Weather
As the planet warms, there's more water vapor in the air, which makes storms stronger and causes heavier rain and snow. This extra heat and humidity can also make it dangerous to live in some places, especially at night when bodies can’t...
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How Governments Encourage Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles
Burning coal and natural gas to make electricity causes the most pollution globally, but policies like feed-in tariffs and renewable energy standards help encourage the switch to wind and solar. Texas has been successful in growing clean...