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Killer whale rescue tactics could involve plan to lift orca calf out of lagoon

Killer whale rescue tactics could involve plan to lift orca calf out of lagoon

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — Experts are reconsidering their options on a rescue plan for the young killer whale trapped by the tide in a remote lagoon off Northern Vancouver Island.
China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi

China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi

BEIJING (AP) — Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country's booming but crowded market for electric cars.
Top Chinese official says green, high tech development key as nation seeks to spur economy

Top Chinese official says green, high tech development key as nation seeks to spur economy

BOAO, China (AP) — China is committed to reforms that will upgrade the technological level of its largely manufacturing-based economy and exploit green technologies expected to drive around $1.
Marine LNG jetty project in Delta, B.C., gets environmental assessment certificate

Marine LNG jetty project in Delta, B.C., gets environmental assessment certificate

DELTA, B.C. — British Columbia's Environment Ministry says a marine jetty project in the city of Delta to facilitate liquefied natural gas exports has been issued an environmental assessment certificate.
B.C. orca calf rescue team considers changing tactics to save stranded whale: DFO

B.C. orca calf rescue team considers changing tactics to save stranded whale: DFO

ZEBALLOS, B.C.

Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut received proposals Wednesday for offshore wind projects as the three East Coast states hope to boost their reliance on the renewable energy source.
Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands

Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration issued a final rule Wednesday aimed at curbing methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on federal and tribal lands, its latest action to crack down on emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contr
A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities

A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities

NEW YORK (AP) — New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district after transit officials approved a $15 fee for most motorists headed to the busiest part of Manhattan.
Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs

Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs

The mix of urban birds, bugs and other critters that humans have grown familiar with is due for a big shift because of climate change, a new study says.
Conservatives blast pro-carbon price economists as 'so-called experts'

Conservatives blast pro-carbon price economists as 'so-called experts'

OTTAWA — Conservatives won't be taking advice from "so-called experts" when it comes to carbon pricing, the party said in a statement Wednesday after more than 200 economists signed an open letter challenging leader Pierre Poilievre's stance.
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