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Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row

Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row

BERLIN (AP) — Germany and the European Union announced Saturday that they have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines, allowing the registration of new vehicles with such engines even after 2035 provided
Tennis play doesn’t deter Stanley Park herons from courtship, nest building: expert

Tennis play doesn’t deter Stanley Park herons from courtship, nest building: expert

VANCOUVER — A breeding colony of blue herons in Vancouver's Stanley Park is anything but normal; it's a noisy, busy place with many human activities, yet experts say the birds somehow thrive.
Geothermal developer wants to delist endangered Nevada toad

Geothermal developer wants to delist endangered Nevada toad

RENO, Nev. (AP) — In an unusual move that could pit two Biden administration agencies against each other, the developer of a planned Nevada geothermal power plant says it intends to sue U.
Georgia activist killed by troopers shot first, officers say

Georgia activist killed by troopers shot first, officers say

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia authorities allege that state troopers in January fatally shot an environmental protester who had fired at authorities after a trooper shot pepper balls into the protester’s tent, according to incident reports obtained Friday b
Biden and Trudeau focus meetings on continental security, climate change

Biden and Trudeau focus meetings on continental security, climate change

OTTAWA — President Joe Biden evoked memories of John F. Kennedy and the final frontier in an address to Parliament on Friday that promised Canada and the U.S.
California eases water restrictions, but drought isn't over

California eases water restrictions, but drought isn't over

DUNNIGAN, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Indigenous groups wary of Canada-U.S. pledge to 'reduce, mitigate' Kootenay pollution

Indigenous groups wary of Canada-U.S. pledge to 'reduce, mitigate' Kootenay pollution

WASHINGTON — Canada and the U.S. say they hope to reach a tentative deal by summer to "reduce and mitigate" the impact of toxic mining runoff in B.C. and the Pacific Northwest that has been leaching for years into a vital cross-border watershed.
Canada commits $420 million for Great Lakes environmental work during Biden visit

Canada commits $420 million for Great Lakes environmental work during Biden visit

OTTAWA — The federal government has committed $420 million in funding over 10 years to preserve and restore waters of the Great Lakes.

Biden and Trudeau focus meetings on continental security, climate change

OTTAWA — President Joe Biden evoked memories of John F. Kennedy and the final frontier in an address to Parliament on Friday that promised Canada and the U.S.
UN head says survival depends on how people manage water

UN head says survival depends on how people manage water

United Nations (AP) — Humanity’s survival depends on how people manage water, U.N.
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