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Mild weather delays opening of popular ice fishing spot in Quebec

SAINTE-ANNE-DE-LA-PÉRADE, Que. — Mild weather is delaying the start of the ice fishing season at a popular spot for winter anglers southwest of Quebec City.

Dec 25, 2023 10:07 AM Read more >

Beijing sees most hours of sub-freezing temperatures in December since 1951

BEIJING (AP) — Beijing recorded the most hours of sub-freezing temperatures in December in more than seven decades as a cold wave has enveloped northern and central swathes of China, bringing snowstorms and record-breaking temperatures.

Dec 24, 2023 11:52 PM Read more >

Nevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda

RENO, Nev.

Dec 24, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Baby boom of 59 pups helps endangered Vancouver Island marmot toward recovery

A tenacious Vancouver Island marmot's long-distance quest for love may help explain how the endangered animals are bouncing back from near extinction. Adam Taylor, executive director of the Marmot Recovery Foundation in Nanaimo, B.C.

Dec 24, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

Is Canada's fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?

TORONTO — They're an easily recognizable part of Canada's fight against wildfires, playing a key supporting role in the annual battle against the flames.

Dec 23, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >

Contrary to politicians' claims, offshore wind farms don't kill whales. Here's what to know.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Unfounded claims about offshore wind threatening whales have surfaced as a flashpoint in the fight over the future of renewable energy.

Dec 23, 2023 12:02 PM Read more >

Colorado releases additional 5 gray wolves as part of reintroduction effort

Wildlife officials in Colorado have released an additional five gray wolves in the state, bringing the total so far under a voter-approved reintroduction program to 10.

Dec 23, 2023 11:07 AM Read more >

Post-flight feast: Study suggests reindeer vision evolved to spot favorite food

CONCORD, N.H.

Dec 22, 2023 9:02 PM Read more >

Biden's hydrogen tax credit unveiled as administration tries to jump start industry

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration released its highly anticipated proposal for doling out billions of dollars in tax credits to hydrogen producers Friday, in a massive effort to build out an industry that some hope can be a cleaner alternati

Dec 22, 2023 1:56 PM Read more >

Minister to overrule Ontario Energy Board, says decision will raise cost of new homes

TORONTO — The Ontario Energy Board strayed "out of their lane" with a decision that would increase costs for new homes heated with natural gas, the province's energy minister said Friday as he promised to overturn it.

Dec 22, 2023 12:48 PM Read more >