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Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment

Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment

The U.S. government has a specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors that officials brag is always ready to deploy within an hour of any kind of chemical disaster.
Storms kill a pregnant woman in Louisiana, adding to the region's recent weather woes

Storms kill a pregnant woman in Louisiana, adding to the region's recent weather woes

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Storms that slammed several Southern states added to the region's recent string of weather-related destruction and death, including that of a Louisiana woman who was nine months pregnant.
ExxonMobil readying to drill exploratory deepwater oil well off Newfoundland

ExxonMobil readying to drill exploratory deepwater oil well off Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — One of the world's largest oil companies is preparing to drill an exploratory deepwater oil well about 500 kilometres off the eastern coast of Newfoundland.
New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices

New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers .
Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes

Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes

LEUPP, Ariz. (AP) — A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress has taken a major step forward with its introduction to the Navajo Nation Council.
Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1

Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1

The broiling summer of 2023 was the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in more than 2,000 years, a new study found. When the temperatures spiked last year, numerous weather agencies said it was the hottest month, summer and year on record.
Environment groups, First Nation want public hearing on Pathways carbon capture plans

Environment groups, First Nation want public hearing on Pathways carbon capture plans

CALGARY — Environmental organizations, a northern Alberta First Nation and a group of concerned landowners are asking the Alberta Energy Regulator to conduct a full-scale environmental impact assessment of the oilsands' industry's massive proposed ca
Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods that killed at least 52

Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods that killed at least 52

TANAH DATAR, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers on Tuesday searched in rivers and the rubble of devastated villages for bodies, and whenever possible survivors, of flash floods that hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island over the weekend.
New industry readies for launch as researchers hone offshore wind turbines that float

New industry readies for launch as researchers hone offshore wind turbines that float

ORONO, Maine (AP) — As waves grew and gusts increased, a wind turbine bobbed gently, its blades spinning with a gentle woosh. The tempest reached a crescendo with little drama other than splashing water.
Wildfire burning near Fort Nelson continues to rapidly grow

Wildfire burning near Fort Nelson continues to rapidly grow

FORT NELSON, B.C. — The wildfire burning near Fort Nelson continues to grow rapidly. As of Tuesday morning, the B.C. Wildfire Service reported the fire had grown to over 84 square kilometres.
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