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The UK government acted unlawfully in approving a climate plan, a High Court judge has ruled

The UK government acted unlawfully in approving a climate plan, a High Court judge has ruled

LONDON (AP) — A High Court judge ruled Friday that the U.K. government acted unlawfully when it approved a plan to meet climate targets without evidence that it could be delivered.
Grocery co-ops an alternative to corporate grocers amid anger, mistrust: experts

Grocery co-ops an alternative to corporate grocers amid anger, mistrust: experts

These days, Bruce Woodrow gets most of his groceries at one of two places: Costco, and a small grocery co-operative nestled in an alley in the heart of Toronto.
Heavy rains near Houston close schools and flood roadways as officials urge residents to evacuate

Heavy rains near Houston close schools and flood roadways as officials urge residents to evacuate

HOUSTON — Mandatory evacuation orders were issued near Houston on Thursday for some residents following heavy rains in Texas that stranded motorists, flooded streets and closed schools as officials warned that conditions in some hard-hit areas could
E-waste is overflowing landfills. At one sprawling Vietnam market, workers recycle some of it

E-waste is overflowing landfills. At one sprawling Vietnam market, workers recycle some of it

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (AP) — Dam Chan Nguyen saves dead and dying computers.
Over 500 baby sea turtles washed ashore in a big storm off South Africa. Here's the rescue effort

Over 500 baby sea turtles washed ashore in a big storm off South Africa. Here's the rescue effort

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — An aquarium in South Africa is stretched beyond capacity after more than 500 baby sea turtles were washed up on beaches by a rare and powerful storm and rescued by members of the public.
Flights to Dubai disrupted as rain hits the UAE 2 weeks after its heaviest recorded rainfall ever

Flights to Dubai disrupted as rain hits the UAE 2 weeks after its heaviest recorded rainfall ever

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Several flights to Dubai were cancelled and diverted Thursday, airport authorities announced, as heavy rains hit the United Arab Emirates for the second time in a month.

Fox News' Bill Hemmer heads north - way north - for look at U.S. military preparedness

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer needed a chain saw to complete one of his latest assignments. Hemmer traveled north for “Battle for the Arctic,” a documentary on the Fox Nation streaming service about the U.S.
Financial, technology risks likely delayed Alberta carbon capture project: analysts

Financial, technology risks likely delayed Alberta carbon capture project: analysts

EDMONTON — A corporate decision to mothball Canada's largest carbon capture and storage plan is likely the result of financial uncertainty and technological risks, analysts suggest. Capital Power's decision not to pursue its $2.
Environmental groups criticize government walk-back on pollution impact assessment

Environmental groups criticize government walk-back on pollution impact assessment

OTTAWA — Environmental groups say the Liberal government is giving up its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions through proposed amendments to the federal Impact Assessment Act.
Latest national emissions report shows signs of progress toward Canada's 2030 goal

Latest national emissions report shows signs of progress toward Canada's 2030 goal

OTTAWA — Canada's latest greenhouse-gas emissions report shows the country making progress toward meeting its next target in 2030 — but there is still a very long way to go.
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