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What immigration crackdowns have to do with climate

What immigration crackdowns have to do with climate

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we examine the connection between climate change and immigration crackdowns; see how to fly a nuclear reactor on a plane; and find out why Nova Scotia has become the latest province to charge an extra fee to register an EV or hybrid.

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Trump threatens to 'blow up the entirety' of world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again
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January 9, 2026

Trump threatens to ‘blow up the entirety’ of world’s largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again

Iran intensified its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbours’ energy…

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Iran launches attacks on Israel, Gulf neighbours after 2 high-ranking leaders killed
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January 9, 2026

Iran launches attacks on Israel, Gulf neighbours after 2 high-ranking leaders killed

Iran launched a new wave of strikes on its Persian…

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Why allies aren't leaping to Trump's aid in Strait of Hormuz
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January 9, 2026

Why allies aren’t leaping to Trump’s aid in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump is struggling to persuade other nations…

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Iran vows retaliation for U.S. attack on Kharg Island oil hub as war enters 3rd week
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January 9, 2026

Iran vows retaliation for U.S. attack on Kharg Island oil hub as war enters 3rd week

The latest: Iran threatens to target “American hideouts” in the…

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U.S. orders 2,500 marines, amphibious assault ship to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war
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January 9, 2026

U.S. orders 2,500 marines, amphibious assault ship to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war

The American military has ordered 2,500 marines and an amphibious…

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Iran may have laid sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what that could mean for the war
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January 9, 2026

Iran may have laid sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what that could mean for the war

The possibility of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz…

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Black rain is falling in Iran after strikes on oil facilities. Scientists warn of long-term consequences
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January 9, 2026

Black rain is falling in Iran after strikes on oil facilities. Scientists warn of long-term consequences

Scientists say the health and environmental effects of Israeli strikes…

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Iran names Khamenei's son Mojtaba as new supreme leader: state media
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January 9, 2026

Iran names Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as new supreme leader: state media

Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of former supreme leader Ali…

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With Trump visit coming up, China hedges its bets on helping Iran
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January 9, 2026

With Trump visit coming up, China hedges its bets on helping Iran

China’s latest blueprint for driving growth in its economy was…

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