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Colorado releases first 5 wolves in reintroduction plan approved by voters to chagrin of ranchers

Colorado releases first 5 wolves in reintroduction plan approved by voters to chagrin of ranchers

GRAND COUNTY, Colorado (AP) — Somewhere on a remote mountainside in Colorado's Rockies, a latch flipped on a crate and a wolf bounded out, heading toward the tree line. Then it stopped short.
Final electric-vehicle mandate to come Tuesday, sales must double by 2026

Final electric-vehicle mandate to come Tuesday, sales must double by 2026

OTTAWA — Canadian auto companies sold more electric vehicles this year than ever before, but would still need to nearly double that number within three years to meet a new national mandate.
Heavy December rainfall across Quebec leads to flooding fears, evacuations

Heavy December rainfall across Quebec leads to flooding fears, evacuations

QUEBEC — Heavy rain across Quebec has officials monitoring rising water levels in the provincial capital region and ordering evacuations in some areas.
Manitoba paper mill fined $1 million for toxic release into Saskatchewan River

Manitoba paper mill fined $1 million for toxic release into Saskatchewan River

THE PAS, Man. — A paper mill in northern Manitoba is facing one of the largest environmental fines in the province's history.
4 years in prison for Nikola Corp founder for defrauding investors on claims of zero-emission trucks

4 years in prison for Nikola Corp founder for defrauding investors on claims of zero-emission trucks

NEW YORK (AP) — The founder of Nikola Corp.
After years of decline, the Biden administration says environmental enforcement is on the upswing

After years of decline, the Biden administration says environmental enforcement is on the upswing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency conducted more on-site inspections of polluting industrial sites this year than any time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said Monday as it seeks to reinvigorate its enforcemen
Long-delayed Minnesota copper-nickel mining project wins a round in court after several setbacks

Long-delayed Minnesota copper-nickel mining project wins a round in court after several setbacks

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a decision by a state agency to grant a major permit for the proposed NewRange copper-nickel mine, saying regulators adequately considered the possibility that developers might expa
Trial set for North Dakota's pursuit of costs for policing Dakota Access pipeline protests

Trial set for North Dakota's pursuit of costs for policing Dakota Access pipeline protests

BISMARCK, N.D.
Flooding drives millions to move as climate migration patterns emerge

Flooding drives millions to move as climate migration patterns emerge

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Kishida says Japan is ready to lead Asia in achieving decarbonization and energy security

Kishida says Japan is ready to lead Asia in achieving decarbonization and energy security

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to lead efforts to simultaneously achieve decarbonization, economic growth and energy security in Asia, an ambitious goal he set Monday at a regional climate summit attended by Southeast Asian
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