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B.C. breaking its own law on climate-change reporting, Sierra Club tells court

B.C. breaking its own law on climate-change reporting, Sierra Club tells court

VANCOUVER — An environmental group is in court accusing the British Columbia government of failing to report if its climate plans will achieve key greenhouse gas emissions targets, as required by a provincial law.
California wells run dry as drought depletes groundwater

California wells run dry as drought depletes groundwater

FAIRMEAD, Calif. (AP) — As California's drought deepens, Elaine Moore’s family is running out of an increasingly precious resource: water. The Central Valley almond growers had two wells go dry this summer.
Bear attacks family in B.C., then guards two gravely injured women from rescue: RCMP

Bear attacks family in B.C., then guards two gravely injured women from rescue: RCMP

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — Police say two women are critically injured after a black bear attacked a family hiking near Dawson Creek in northeastern B.C., then guarded the victims from rescuers until it was shot dead.
Environment commissioner warns Canada failing to protect commercially valuable fish

Environment commissioner warns Canada failing to protect commercially valuable fish

OTTAWA — The federal government is biased against listing commercially valuable fish as species at risk and needing protection, environment commissioner Jerry DeMarco said in a new audit published Tuesday.
Trudeau announces $300-million Fiona relief fund for the East Coast

Trudeau announces $300-million Fiona relief fund for the East Coast

HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday announced a $300-million fund to help the East Coast recover from the ravages of post-tropical storm Fiona. Speaking to reporters in Dartmouth, N.S.
What to watch from Canada as U.S. race to midterms showdown enters final month

What to watch from Canada as U.S. race to midterms showdown enters final month

WASHINGTON — Campaigning politicians say it all the time: the coming election will be the most important in a generation.
Snail darter, focus of epic conservation fight, is recovered

Snail darter, focus of epic conservation fight, is recovered

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The snail darter, a tiny Southeastern fish that derailed a federal dam during an epic battle over Endangered Species Act protection in the 1970s, is no longer considered imperiled, officials announced Tuesday.
In 1st speech as Prince of Wales, William champions wildlife

In 1st speech as Prince of Wales, William champions wildlife

LONDON (AP) — Prince William delivered his first speech as heir to the British throne at a wildlife protection summit Tuesday, signaling that the royal family will continue to champion environmental causes as King Charles III is forced to step back f
Federal agency to help pay for Mississippi flood control

Federal agency to help pay for Mississippi flood control

JACKSON, Miss (AP) — A federal agency has set aside money to help guard Mississippi’s capital city and surrounding areas against flood damage following two deluges in three years. The U.S.
Officials say Nebraska Sandhills wildfire 30% contained

Officials say Nebraska Sandhills wildfire 30% contained

HALSEY, Neb.
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