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Chornobyl worker's daughter fears for his safety after plant loses power
The Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine has lost power, and the daughter of one plant worker says she's worried for her father's life — and the safety of the plant itself.
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US fuel prices: Cost of oil and gas up amid Russia sanctions
The economic impact of the sanctions against Russia is being felt at petrol pumps in the US.
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Economic crisis pushes Sri Lanka towards bankruptcy
Basic goods such as milk and lentils are being rationed, unemployment has risen, and now, the government is making power cuts.
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Air quality near Ottawa protest zone worse than Mexico City
Idling diesel trucks at the Ottawa protest are pushing harmful emissions into the air, making the air quality four times worse than in Mexico City, a CBC News analysis shows.
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Why Ottawa protesters seem to be a step ahead of police
Experts say the presence of former police officers within the ranks of the Ottawa protesters is giving them a tactical edge over local law enforcement.
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Ottawa police ask for reinforcement as courts silence horns
Ottawa police are asking for more reinforcements to fight protests that city officials have started calling an ‘insurrection.’ Meanwhile, a court injunction silenced the honking horns to the relief of area residents.
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Kids in trucks complicate response to Ottawa protest, police say
A large number of children in trucks at the Ottawa protest is complicating the response and police say they’re working with Children’s Aid to ensure their safety. Meanwhile, political division over the protests grows on Parliament Hill.
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Protesters take over downtown Ottawa with no planned end
Thousands of protesters have descended on Parliament Hill and have been rallying against COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates for two days. Organizers and some truckers say there’s no plan to end the demonstrations anytime soon.
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Lebanon to receive Jordan electricity through Syria
Lebanon has signed an agreement with Jordan to receive electricity through Syria.
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Lebanon public transport workers go on strike
Drivers have been blocking roads across the capital, Beirut.
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Stranded Assets
Fossil fuel investments are big business, but what happens when they are not? Al Jazeera’s Colin Baker looks at how, in a net-zero world, they could become stranded assets.
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Winter storm strands hundreds of Virginia motorists
Hundreds of drivers along Interstate 95 in Virginia were stranded after a major winter storm blanketed the U.S. east coast.
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Aleppo bathhouses revived as Syria crisis turn showers into a luxury
Traditional bathhouses are making a comeback in war-torn Syria.
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U.S. Government Takes Steps to Acquire More Uranium for Nuclear Power
The U.S. Government is making its first major move toward encouraging nuclear energy in the U.S., as it pushes toward a sustainable future. Scott Waldman, White House reporter for Politico's E&E News joined Cheddar News to break down the...
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At least two workers killed in explosions at Serbian munitions factory
The deadly blasts occurred at a factory near Belgrade that produces rocket fuel and several other munitions.
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B.C. limits gas for non-essential drivers, work continues to rebuild dike
An emergency order in B.C. has limited gas purchases for non-essential drivers to ensure enough supply in the storm aftermath. Meanwhile in Abbotsford, B.C., crews are frantically working to shore up the Sumas River dike before the next...
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Scottish whisky innovation creates gasoline alternative
A Scottish entrepreneur has found a way to take the residue from the whisky-making process and turn it into fuel for your car.
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Continuing US, EU sanctions on Burundi add to economic woes
People in Burundi are struggling to find medicine, cash and fuel after years of sanctions and the impact of Covid-19.
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Haiti paralyzed by fuel shortage, gang violence
A fuel shortage is the latest crisis to paralyze Haiti, which continues to be beset by gang violence and kidnappings. And as pleas for international support continue, Canada and the U.S. tell citizens who don’t need to be in Haiti to leave.
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Former Olympic Figure Skater Nancy Kerrigan on Giving Back With Ice Dreams Tour
U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Famer and former Olympian Nancy Kerrigan spoke to Cheddar News about joining Ice Dreams, a national skating tour that connects legends of the sport with its next generation. Kerrigan spoke of the lessons she...
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Sierra Leone explosion: Dozens killed in fuel tanker blast
Sierra Leone's deputy health minister says 99 people have been killed in a fire that followed a fuel tanker explosion.
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Haiti fuel crisis: Drivers plan strike action after kidnappings
Despite the Haitian government promises, the fuel shortage shows no signs of improving - leaving many to wonder how much worse the situation in Haiti could get.
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COP26: The fight over coal explained
It’s the biggest single source of global warming and coal looks likely to be a major point of disagreement at the #COP26 talks on climate action. But why is it such a sticking point?
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Ecuador president calls for dialogue with Indigenous protesters
Dozens of people arrested during demonstrations and highway blockades to protest against rising fuel prices.