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EPA chief at train derailment site: 'Trust the government'

EPA chief at train derailment site: 'Trust the government'

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The head of the U.S.
Colorado ponders storing carbon in defunct oil and gas wells

Colorado ponders storing carbon in defunct oil and gas wells

DENVER (AP) — From Colorado's high desert to the wooded hills of Pennsylvania, millions of oil and gas wells sit deserted, plunging thousands of feet into the earth. Many haven't been plugged , some leak greenhouse gases.
Federal ministers send Nunavut diamond mine proposal to environmental review

Federal ministers send Nunavut diamond mine proposal to environmental review

Federal ministers have agreed with the Nunavut Impact Review Board that a proposal for a new diamond mine in the territory should undergo a public review. De Beers Canada Inc.
Famed Rideau Canal Skateway to remain closed as warm weather persists

Famed Rideau Canal Skateway to remain closed as warm weather persists

OTTAWA — Nicholas Leroy and his family travelled to Ottawa from France this week hoping to strap on some skates and glide their way along the world's largest outdoor skating rink. They will fly home Sunday disappointed.
New board in place, US utility turns to clean energy study

New board in place, US utility turns to clean energy study

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Gear, goods to celebrate birds and a big global count

Gear, goods to celebrate birds and a big global count

If you're planning to take part in the four-day, global Great Backyard Bird Count this month (Feb. 17-20), or if you just love birds, there's plenty of gear and goods to help you enjoy them.
New Brunswick adopts Ottawa's carbon pricing plan, but premier isn't happy about it

New Brunswick adopts Ottawa's carbon pricing plan, but premier isn't happy about it

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says his government will align the province's carbon pricing plan with Ottawa's so-called backstop program.
West Virginia drinking water still clear of derailment toxin

West Virginia drinking water still clear of derailment toxin

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia officials have reiterated that the state's drinking water remains safe following an Ohio train derailment that led to a toxic plume of chemicals being released.
Record oil profits 'enough to make you ball up your fists,' says N.L. minister

Record oil profits 'enough to make you ball up your fists,' says N.L. minister

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — After handing oil companies more than $280 million in cash during the COVID-19 pandemic, Newfoundland and Labrador's energy minister says it's tough to watch those same companies rake in record-shattering profits.
Turkey quake revives debate over nuclear plant being built

Turkey quake revives debate over nuclear plant being built

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A devastating earthquake that toppled buildings across parts of Turkey and neighboring Syria has revived a longstanding debate locally and in neighboring Cyprus about a large nuclear power station being built on Turkey’s southe
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