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EU outlines plan for clean tech future boosted by subsidies

EU outlines plan for clean tech future boosted by subsidies

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union pushed forward on Tuesday with a major clean tech industrial plan which not only should keep the continent in the vanguard of plotting a greener future but also guarantee its economic survival as it faces challenges
Live updates | World Economic Forum gathering in Davos

Live updates | World Economic Forum gathering in Davos

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The Latest on the World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned against the rise of far-right political movements inside the European Union and called for unity to fight wh
Greta Thunberg carried away by police at German mine protest

Greta Thunberg carried away by police at German mine protest

BERLIN (AP) — Police in western Germany carried Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and other protesters away Tuesday from the edge of an open coal pit mine where they demonstrated against the ongoing destruction of a village to make way for the
Groups: 'No evidence' offshore wind killing whales in NJ-NY

Groups: 'No evidence' offshore wind killing whales in NJ-NY

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Environmental and fishing groups said Tuesday there is “no evidence” that site preparation work for offshore wind farms in New Jersey and New York is responsible for a spate of whale deaths in the two states.
At Davos, Ukraine's first lady urges support for her nation

At Davos, Ukraine's first lady urges support for her nation

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Ukraine’s first lady on Tuesday pressed world leaders and corporate executives at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering to do more to help her country at a time when Russia's invasion is leaving children dying and the
Moving species emerges as last resort as climate warms

Moving species emerges as last resort as climate warms

In a desperate effort to save a seabird species in Hawaii from rising ocean waters, scientists are moving chicks to a new island hundreds of miles away.
Gates Foundation takes up question of its own power

Gates Foundation takes up question of its own power

Does The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have too much power and influence? It's a question the foundation's CEO Mark Suzman raised in its annual letter released Tuesday that outlines the organization's priorities and announces its budget for the
Should you worry about lichens, moss, algae on trees?

Should you worry about lichens, moss, algae on trees?

Now that deciduous trees are bare, trunks and branches have taken center stage, and you might be noticing nuances and irregularities that evaded your attention over the summer.
Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine

Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine

Alberta Environment is investigating how a family's water well near a gravel mine became so contaminated by lead it's no longer drinkable.
'Smoke and mirrors': Northern miners call for more support for critical minerals

'Smoke and mirrors': Northern miners call for more support for critical minerals

YELLOWKNIFE — Mining companies with projects in the North say more federal support is needed following the release of Canada's new critical minerals strategy, while some environmental advocates are wary of the potential impacts.
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