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Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant

Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant

SAVANNAH, Ga.
Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists

Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists

BOSTON (AP) — The last coal-fired power plant in New England , which had been the focus of a lawsuit and protests, is set to close in a victory for environmentalists.
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 with a sporty high-tech sedan.
Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden's climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them

Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden's climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them

LONDON, Ohio (AP) — Within 24 hours of buying his red Ford Mustang Mach-E, Liam Sawyer set off on a camping trip.
Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight poverty

Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight poverty

NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg are among the diverse group of political, business and philanthropic leaders Global Citizen will convene in New York on May 1 and 2, the n
German mail service stops using domestic flights to transport letters after nearly 63 years

German mail service stops using domestic flights to transport letters after nearly 63 years

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's main national postal carrier on Thursday stopped using domestic flights to transport letters after nearly 63 years, a move that reflects the declining significance of letter mail and allows it to improve its climate footprint.
Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the US

Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the US

The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced Wednesday. Holtec International acquired the 800-megawatt Palisades plant in 2022 with plans to dismantle it.
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.
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