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In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what s on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 22 .
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks at United States President Joe Biden as he delivers a statement during a virtual joint statement in Ottawa, Tuesday, February 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what s on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 22 .
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Environment 23rd Apr 2021 5:44 AM | Updated: 9:13 AM You re on mute, has become a familiar phrase during the pandemic. And Prime Minister Scott Morrison became the latest victim of the curse as he suffered a deeply awkward moment while addressing global leaders at a major White House climate summit. As Mr Morrison began speaking about Australia s climate targets and achievements via video link, he seemed unaware those watching from around the world could not hear any sound. Mr. Prime Minister, I m not sure we re hearing you here, said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in an embarrassing moment for the PM. The sound finally kicked in almost a minute into Mr Morrison s short speech, with his opening statements missed by most viewers.
Earth Day: Joe Biden pledges US will halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 during climate summit
China s Xi Jinping will meet with Joe Biden for the first time at the summit amid soaring tensions
22 April 2021 • 10:39am
Joe Biden is relying on the summit to reaffirm the US commitment to tackling climate change
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President Joe Biden is expected to unveil the ambitious target of halving US coal and petroleum emissions by 2030 as he moves to cement the nation’s credibility in tackling climate change on Earth Day 2021.
The world s worst polluters will come together at the White House on Thursday in a virtual summit that marks a US return to the international climate sphere after a four-year hiatus under Donald Trump.