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Alberta Energy Regulator cites company for causing seismic events in Peace River area

Alberta Energy Regulator cites company for causing seismic events in Peace River area

EDMONTON — The Alberta Energy Regulator has cited an energy company for causing a series of earthquakes, including the largest recorded tremblor in the province's history. The environmental protection order issued against Obsidian Energy Ltd.
Official: Willow oil project holds promise, faces obstacles

Official: Willow oil project holds promise, faces obstacles

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Willow oil project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope is part of a “new era” of large-scale development in the region but it isn't a sure thing, with litigation and costs among the factors that stand as potential impedim
Ford says EV unit losing billions, should be seen as startup

Ford says EV unit losing billions, should be seen as startup

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co.'s electric vehicle business has lost $3 billion before taxes during the past two years and will lose a similar amount this year as the company invests heavily in the new technology.
Parks Canada says reservation system appears to be meeting 'high demand' for camping

Parks Canada says reservation system appears to be meeting 'high demand' for camping

CALGARY — Campers logged into their computers, tablets and smartphones bright and early Thursday morning hoping to book their favourite sites in Banff National Park this summer.
Norfolk Southern won't push for one-person train crews

Norfolk Southern won't push for one-person train crews

Railroad Norfolk Southern is backing away from its push to reduce its train crews down to one person, the company said Thursday in a joint announcement with the nation’s largest rail union.
Clean electricity grid, new tax credits will be among highlights of federal budget

Clean electricity grid, new tax credits will be among highlights of federal budget

OTTAWA — Canada's push for a zero-emission electricity grid will get a significant funding boost in the federal budget on March 28, including with new tax credits expected to encourage the development of renewable power sources like wind and solar.
Squamish, B.C., LNG facility plans to achieve net-zero emissions at operation's start

Squamish, B.C., LNG facility plans to achieve net-zero emissions at operation's start

SQUAMISH, B.C. — Proponents of a British Columbia liquefied natural gas export facility have unveiled plans to achieve net-zero emissions commitments in the construction phase and for its future operations.
No red carpet? French unrest impacts King Charles III's trip

No red carpet? French unrest impacts King Charles III's trip

PARIS (AP) — Unrest in France is tarnishing the sheen of King Charles III's first overseas trip as U.K.
Regulators, landowners form habitat protection partnership

Regulators, landowners form habitat protection partnership

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The Biden administration and industry groups pledged Thursday to promote logging practices and research intended to protect imperiled species on private forest lands. The U.S.
Missouri school to stay closed after contamination scare

Missouri school to stay closed after contamination scare

A Missouri grade school that was shut down last year amid concerns of possible radioactive contamination will not reopen, the school district said Thursday. Jana Elementary School, in the St.
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