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Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import, process rare earths until March 2026

Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import, process rare earths until March 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's government said Tuesday it will allow Lynas Rare Earth to continue to import and process rare earths until March 2026, after the Australian miner proposed a new technology to extract radioactive elements from
Alberta regulator mulls reducing liability of old wells before cleanup certified

Alberta regulator mulls reducing liability of old wells before cleanup certified

The Alberta Energy Regulator is considering allowing oil and gas companies to reduce their environmental liabilities on old well sites before the cleanup is certified complete.
'Superfog' near New Orleans blamed for highway crashes that killed at least 7

'Superfog' near New Orleans blamed for highway crashes that killed at least 7

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — At least seven people were killed Monday after a “superfog” of smoke from marsh fires and dense morning fog caused a series of wrecks on Interstate 55 near New Orleans that left a long stretch of mangled and scorched cars, trucks a
California governor visits China and says his state will always be a partner on climate change

California governor visits China and says his state will always be a partner on climate change

HONG KONG (AP) — The governor of California opened a week-long trip to China on Monday with an assurance that his state will always be a partner on climate issues no matter how the U.S. presidential election turns out next year.
Protesters march in Panama against the contract extension for a huge copper mine

Protesters march in Panama against the contract extension for a huge copper mine

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Protesters blocked streets across Panama on Monday, demanding the government rescind a contract to continue copper mining in a biodiverse region.
Prince William to travel to Singapore for Earthshot Prize announcement on climate projects

Prince William to travel to Singapore for Earthshot Prize announcement on climate projects

LONDON (AP) — Prince William will travel to Singapore next month to name the winners of his Earthshot Prize, a global competition to find solutions to the challenges of climate change.
Alberta town focused on stopping sewage leak into river that supplies Calgary's water

Alberta town focused on stopping sewage leak into river that supplies Calgary's water

CALGARY — An Alberta community where an accident caused sewage to flow into a river that feeds Calgary's water supply says it remains focused on stopping the leak.

Heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean as Hurricane Tammy spins into open waters

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Tammy unleashed heavy rain in the northeast Caribbean on Monday as it spun over open waters after making landfall in Barbuda. The storm was located about 695 miles (1,115 kilometers) south of Bermuda.
EPA proposes banning cancer-causing chemical TCE used in automotive care and other products

EPA proposes banning cancer-causing chemical TCE used in automotive care and other products

WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — The U.S.
Canada using 'dormant' treaty to sidestep Indigenous rights in U.S.: court documents

Canada using 'dormant' treaty to sidestep Indigenous rights in U.S.: court documents

WASHINGTON — The federal government and Enbridge Inc. are trying to exploit a "dormant" and outdated treaty with the United States to forestall the shutdown of the Line 5 pipeline, human rights and environmental groups argue in new court documents.
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