Category Archives: Environment
Watching the “gals”: First Nations guardians for caribou cows helps B.C. herd triple
A British Columbia caribou herd has tripled its size in less than decade as other such herds in Canada struggle to even survive. The reason? A combination of predator control, habitat protection and the tender care of First Nations guardians, who
EPA upholds Trump-era decision not to regulate contaminant
WASHINGTON (AP) — Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
AP FACT CHECK: Biden overpromises on green energy savings
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden vastly overpromised Thursday when he told Americans they can expect savings of $500 a month by transitioning to renewable energy. It's possible they might save that much over a year, not per month.
US taps $420M to boost water supplies hit by climate change
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials are funneling more money to rural water projects in several states as the Biden administration looks to put a dent in growing infrastructure needs amid drought and climate change.
New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan
VANCOUVER — A new government office dedicated to hydrogen projects and proposals could help British Columbia reduce greenhouse gas emissions and bolster the economy, the premier says. John Horgan said the BC Hydrogen Office will allow government to cre...
US will require valves on new pipelines to prevent disasters
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials on Thursday adopted a rule aimed at reducing deaths and environmental damage from oil and gas pipeline ruptures — a long-delayed response to fatal explosions and massive spills that have occurred over
Germany: 6 men held in alleged plan to sabotage power lines
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Germany said Thursday they have detained six men on suspicion of planning to sabotage overhead power lines in order to disrupt the country's electricity supply.
Germany: 6 men held in alleged plan to sabotage power lines
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Germany said Thursday they have detained six men on suspicion of planning to sabotage overhead power lines in order to disrupt the country's electricity supply.
U.S. using Defense Production Act to kick-start domestic critical minerals production
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden brandished one of the biggest weapons in his economic arsenal Thursday in hopes of turning the United States into a leading producer of electric-vehicle batteries and the minerals used to make them. Biden issued an ord...
Fights over illegal fishing lead to armed conflict, deaths
Protesters from across Sri Lanka descended on the nation’s capital in February, shouting above the street noise and pumping their fists in the air in frustration. The
