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At Davos, Ukraine's first lady urges support for her nation

At Davos, Ukraine's first lady urges support for her nation

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Ukraine’s first lady on Tuesday pressed world leaders and corporate executives at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering to do more to help her country at a time when Russia's invasion is leaving children dying and the
Moving species emerges as last resort as climate warms

Moving species emerges as last resort as climate warms

In a desperate effort to save a seabird species in Hawaii from rising ocean waters, scientists are moving chicks to a new island hundreds of miles away.
Gates Foundation takes up question of its own power

Gates Foundation takes up question of its own power

Does The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have too much power and influence? It's a question the foundation's CEO Mark Suzman raised in its annual letter released Tuesday that outlines the organization's priorities and announces its budget for the
Should you worry about lichens, moss, algae on trees?

Should you worry about lichens, moss, algae on trees?

Now that deciduous trees are bare, trunks and branches have taken center stage, and you might be noticing nuances and irregularities that evaded your attention over the summer.
Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine

Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine

Alberta Environment is investigating how a family's water well near a gravel mine became so contaminated by lead it's no longer drinkable.
'Smoke and mirrors': Northern miners call for more support for critical minerals

'Smoke and mirrors': Northern miners call for more support for critical minerals

YELLOWKNIFE — Mining companies with projects in the North say more federal support is needed following the release of Canada's new critical minerals strategy, while some environmental advocates are wary of the potential impacts.
African activists cast doubt over climate talks' credibility

African activists cast doubt over climate talks' credibility

MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Climate activists in Africa are expressing anger toward the United Nations climate agency, accusing it of allowing corporations and individuals with dubious climate credentials to greenwash their polluting activities by particip
John Kerry tells AP he backs UAE oil chief overseeing COP28

John Kerry tells AP he backs UAE oil chief overseeing COP28

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry backs the United Arab Emirates' decision to appoint the CEO of a state-run oil company to preside over the upcoming U.N.
Guilbeault gives green light to James Bay lithium mine with 271 conditions

Guilbeault gives green light to James Bay lithium mine with 271 conditions

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new lithium mine in northern Quebec can go ahead with more than 270 conditions to protect wildlife and respect Indigenous use of the lands for traditional purposes.
EU seeking to offset Biden's green plans with own subsidies

EU seeking to offset Biden's green plans with own subsidies

BRUSSELS (AP) — From Paris to Stockholm and Brussels, European Union leaders and member nations were putting forward moves Monday to ensure the 27-nation bloc would not be left behind by the United States in the green industry race.
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