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Polar bear warnings issued for parts of northern Newfoundland and southern Labrador

Polar bear warnings issued for parts of northern Newfoundland and southern Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Polar bear warnings have been issued to residents of southern Labrador and the Great Northern Peninsula at the northern tip of Newfoundland. Wildlife officials say migrating bears have been spotted near Port Hope Simpson, St.
B.C. coal mines' economic impact overstated, thwarting environmental analysis: study

B.C. coal mines' economic impact overstated, thwarting environmental analysis: study

A new study based on three British Columbia coal mines says the economic benefits from the projects, used to justify their approval during the environmental review process, were "significantly overestimated.
Why is Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to Borneo?

Why is Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to Borneo?

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Jakarta is congested, polluted, prone to earthquakes and rapidly sinking into the Java Sea. Now the government is in the process of leaving, moving Indonesia’s capital to the island of Borneo.
Volunteers in mountain towns dig out snow-stuck Californians

Volunteers in mountain towns dig out snow-stuck Californians

LAKE ARROWHEAD, Calif. (AP) — After a blizzard swept through Southern California mountains , 79-year-old Alan Zagorsky found himself shut inside his home with snow blocking the door and stairways leading out.
At Florida climate change summit, Harris stresses optimism

At Florida climate change summit, Harris stresses optimism

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday there is renewed cause for optimism given major U.S. laws enacted recently to tackle the global problem of climate change on multiple fronts.
First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments

First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is minimizing the effect of two large releases of oilsands tailings water, two area First Nations leaders said Wednesday.
Federal protection granted for imperiled freshwater mussels

Federal protection granted for imperiled freshwater mussels

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Federal regulators designated two U.S. freshwater mussels as threatened on Wednesday, a further sign of trouble for native mollusks that help cleanse waters by filtering out pollutants as they feed. The U.S.
EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution

EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed tighter limits on wastewater pollution from coal-burning power plants that has contaminated streams, lakes and underground aquifers across the nation.
New Mexico lawmakers seek assurances amid prescribed burns

New Mexico lawmakers seek assurances amid prescribed burns

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation are looking for assurances from the U.S. Forest Service that the agency is taking preventative measures to ensure that future prescribed fires don't turn into disasters.
Regulator orders TC Energy to reduce operating pressure on Keystone pipeline

Regulator orders TC Energy to reduce operating pressure on Keystone pipeline

CALGARY — A U.S. regulator has ordered TC Energy Corp. to lower the operating pressure on the entire Keystone pipeline system.
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