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Build begins on Wyoming-to-California power line amid growing wind power concern

Build begins on Wyoming-to-California power line amid growing wind power concern

RAWLINS, Wyo. (AP) — Portrait photographer Anne Brande shoots graduation and wedding engagement photos at scenic spots throughout southeastern Wyoming's granite mountains and sprawling sagebrush valleys.
Sweltering heat tests Texas' power grid and patience as thousands in South still without electricity

Sweltering heat tests Texas' power grid and patience as thousands in South still without electricity

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' power grid operator asked residents Tuesday to voluntarily cut back on electricity due to anticipated record demand on the system as a heat wave kept large swaths of the state and southern U.S.
'A real rodeo': Fires, rain and snow hit Yellowhead County in west central Alberta

'A real rodeo': Fires, rain and snow hit Yellowhead County in west central Alberta

EDMONTON — The mayor of Yellowhead County in west central Alberta says it's been a wild few weeks in the area as residents deal with wildfires, rain and snow.
Tornadoes clobber Mississippi. Hours later, its governor attends Republican fundraiser in Alabama

Tornadoes clobber Mississippi. Hours later, its governor attends Republican fundraiser in Alabama

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov.
Tribal activists oppose Nevada mine key to Biden's clean energy agenda as 'green colonialism'

Tribal activists oppose Nevada mine key to Biden's clean energy agenda as 'green colonialism'

OROVADA, Nevada (AP) — Just 45 miles (72 kilometers) from the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation where Daranda Hinkey and her family corral horses and cows, a centerpiece of President Joe Biden’s clean energy plan is taking shape: construction of one
Plan to discharge water into Hudson River from closed nuclear plant sparks uproar

Plan to discharge water into Hudson River from closed nuclear plant sparks uproar

Sitting along the Hudson River near New York City, the Indian Point nuclear plant repeatedly attracted controversy during the decades it generated electricity. Two years after its shutdown, it still is.
Canada's oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows

Canada's oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows

CALGARY — New modelling from the Canada Energy Regulator suggests Canadian oil production will plummet by 2050 — and large portions of Alberta's oilsands facilities will be shut down — if the world is successful in reaching net-zero greenhouse gas em
Norway proposes opening its waters to deep sea mining, says minerals needed in green transition

Norway proposes opening its waters to deep sea mining, says minerals needed in green transition

HELSINKI (AP) — Norway said Tuesday it wants to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial deep sea mining in line with the country’s strategy to seek new economic opportunities and reduce its reliance on the oil and gas industry.
Government commemorates 'sombre anniversary' 10 years after southern Alberta floods

Government commemorates 'sombre anniversary' 10 years after southern Alberta floods

CALGARY — Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says it's a "sombre anniversary" for many Albertans. It has been 10 years since the floods in southern Alberta.
Young plaintiffs' attorney closes Montana climate change trial with call for action

Young plaintiffs' attorney closes Montana climate change trial with call for action

HELENA, Mont.
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