NORTH AMERICA ISSUES - EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES
Energy, transportation, utility grids, smart grids, and cybersecurity are all interconnected issues that affect all countries. Read below for a focus on Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Landlocked: A Global News Series Exploring Canada's Energy Dilemma
Aaron D'Andrea of Global News writes about a new TV series that highlights the unique challenges Canada faces; specifically, how its natural resources are inaccessible due to topography.
U.S. FEMA Plan Sparks Fears of Renewables Slowdown
Could stricter requirements, made in the name of fostering resiliency, instead hinder the renewable market? David Iaconangelo of Energy Wire investigates the impacts of these new regulations.
Data Leak Exposes Mexico Military Corruption, Including Collusion with Drug Cartels
Cybersecurity is a national security issue, especially when the government has things to hide from the international world. Martinez and Peralta reports on the Mexican government data leak.
Canadian Organizations 'Underprepared' for Cyberattacks
Dexter Tilo of Human Resources Director writes that the amount of large Canadian companies underprepared for a cyberattack is up 7% from 2021, and the percentage that felt "well/very well prepared" went from 73% to 56%.
Mexico: Renewable On Hold
When the state government has a vested interest in profiting from fossil fuels, renewable technologies are sure to languish. Thomas Monteiro reports on Mexico's growing reliance on oil.
Canada's Regulations are Slowing Renewables Transition, Shell Executives Say
Shell executives claim that permitting processes for renewable power are much to sluggish to be economically feasible, Emma Graney of The Globe and Mail reports.