Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­

Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Environment News

Scientists warn that greenhouse gas accumulation is accelerating and more extreme weather will come

Scientists warn that greenhouse gas accumulation is accelerating and more extreme weather will come

WASHINGTON (AP) — Humans are on track to release so much greenhouse gas in less than three years that a key threshold for limiting global warming will be nearly unavoidable, according to a study to be released Thursday.
In rural Alaska, a village turns to solar and biomass energies to cut diesel and save money

In rural Alaska, a village turns to solar and biomass energies to cut diesel and save money

GALENA, Alaska (AP) — Eric Huntington built his dream cabin nestled in the wilderness of central Alaska, eventually raising two daughters there. But over the years, he learned that living in this quiet, remote village came with a hefty cost.
Under a hot summer sun, South Carolina's governor says energy law will keep air conditioners humming

Under a hot summer sun, South Carolina's governor says energy law will keep air conditioners humming

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Under the hot South Carolina summer sun, Republican Gov.
Federal judge to deny Trump administration's motion to dismiss lawsuit over block on wind projects

Federal judge to deny Trump administration's motion to dismiss lawsuit over block on wind projects

A federal judge in Massachusetts said Wednesday he plans to deny a motion by the Trump administration to dismiss a lawsuit over its blocking of wind energy projects, siding with a coalition of state attorneys general.
Meet the bug that uses the stars to navigate hundreds of miles

Meet the bug that uses the stars to navigate hundreds of miles

NEW YORK (AP) — An Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration , using the night sky as a guiding compass, according to a new study.
Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico

Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday restarted plans to temporarily store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico, even as the nation is at an impasse over a permanent solution.
Quebec bans transport of some wild animals in nearly 100 communities over rabies risk

Quebec bans transport of some wild animals in nearly 100 communities over rabies risk

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is temporarily banning the transportation of some wild animal species in nearly 100 municipalities located close to areas where raccoon rabies has been detected. The ban is in force until Aug.
Central Newfoundland town ordered to evacuate as wildfire burns nearby

Central Newfoundland town ordered to evacuate as wildfire burns nearby

ST. JOHN'S — Residents of a rural Newfoundland town were ordered out of their homes on Wednesday as an out-of-control wildfire burned a few kilometres away. Premier John Hogan said he issued the evacuation order for Badger, N.L.
Midfielder Kianz Froese returns to his Manitoba roots, signs with Valour FC

Midfielder Kianz Froese returns to his Manitoba roots, signs with Valour FC

After nine years in Germany, Kianz Froese was working on the family's coffee plantation/farm in Cuba when he got a call from Josh Carabatsakis, Valour FC's director of football operations. The message was simple.
Tropical Storm Erick off Mexico's Pacific coast expected to become a hurricane Wednesday

Tropical Storm Erick off Mexico's Pacific coast expected to become a hurricane Wednesday

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A hurricane warning has been issued for part of Mexico's Pacific coast as Tropical Storm Erick intensified. Erick was expected to reach hurricane strength as it neared land Wednesday.
$(function() { $(".nav-social-ft").append('
  • '); });