Category Archives: Environment
Plastic coalition challenges Canadian government’s designation of plastic as toxic
A group of plastic industry leaders is launching a court challenge of the Canadian government’s designation of plastic goods as toxic and saying the government should focus on recycling efforts as a solution. The Responsible Plastic Use Coalition, made...
Ethiopia set to start generating power from Blue Nile dam
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Ethiopia plans to begin generating power from its controversial Blue Nile River dam during the upcoming rainy season between June and August, the foreign ministry announced Thursday.
Ethiopia set to start generating power from Blue Nile dam
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Ethiopia plans to begin generating power from its controversial Blue Nile River dam during the upcoming rainy season between June and August, the foreign ministry announced Thursday.
Ethiopia set to start generating power from Blue Nile dam
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Ethiopia plans to begin generating power from its controversial Blue Nile River dam during the upcoming rainy season between June and August, the foreign ministry announced Thursday.
Study finds abandoned oil and gas wells place unfair burden on landowners, taxpayers
CALGARY — The costs of Alberta's growing stock of abandoned and inactive oil and gas wells are falling unfairly on landowners and taxpayers, says a report from the University of Calgary. "Landowners have been left behind," said Braeden Larson of
US, Russia at odds over military activity in the Arctic
REYKJAVIK. Iceland (AP) — The Biden administration is leading a campaign against Russian attempts to assert authority over Arctic shipping and reintroduce a military dimension to discussions over international activity in the area.
Top US, Russia diplomats spar firmly but politely in Iceland
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Top diplomats from the United States and Russia sparred politely in Iceland during their first face-to-face encounter, which came as ties between the nations have deteriorated sharply in recent months.
Ford’s big bet: Fans of F-150 pickup will embrace electric
PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — On the outside, the electric version of Ford's F-150 pickup looks much like its wildly popular gas-powered version. Yet the resemblance is deceiving. With its new battery-powered truck, Ford is making a costly bet that...
RCMP arrest five more people at anti-logging protest on southern Vancouver Island
LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — Remote forest areas of southern Vancouver Island were the scene of more arrests as police continue to enforce a British Columbia Supreme Court injunction against anti-logging protesters camped in the wilderness. RCMP Cpl. Chris Ma...
RCMP arrest five more people at anti-logging protest on southern Vancouver Island
LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — Remote forest areas of southern Vancouver Island were the scene of more arrests as police continue to enforce a British Columbia Supreme Court injunction against anti-logging protesters camped in the wilderness. RCMP Cpl. Chris Ma...
