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Black bear killed after attacking woman in Whistler, B.C.

Black bear killed after attacking woman in Whistler, B.C.

WHISTLER — Conservation officers in British Columbia say they killed a black bear after it attacked a woman walking her dog in Whistler.
Canadian company turns to Trump for permission to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agency

Canadian company turns to Trump for permission to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agency

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Canadian company announced Tuesday that its U.S. subsidiary submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to mine the seafloor , sparking outrage by bypassing a U.N.
Energy, environmental groups strike hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

Energy, environmental groups strike hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

CALGARY — Energy industry groups and environmental advocates were striking a hopeful note a day after voters returned the Liberals to power in Ottawa with a minority mandate.
RBC scraps sustainable finance commitment

RBC scraps sustainable finance commitment

TORONTO — RBC says it is scrapping its sustainable finance commitment and holding back on other climate disclosures in part because of regulatory changes.
Decision looming for Trump administration on first PFAS drinking water limits

Decision looming for Trump administration on first PFAS drinking water limits

In pain so bad he couldn’t stand, Chris Meek was rushed to the hospital with a life-threatening ruptured gallbladder. When he emerged from surgery, he learned he had kidney cancer that thankfully hadn’t yet spread.
Storms with lightning and hail hitting upper Midwest with the potential for strong tornadoes

Storms with lightning and hail hitting upper Midwest with the potential for strong tornadoes

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Storms with lightning and hail and at least one observed tornado were moving through the upper Midwest on Monday with the potential for strong tornadoes .
Brazilian justice orders government to seize lands with proven illegal deforestation

Brazilian justice orders government to seize lands with proven illegal deforestation

Brasilia, BRAZIL (AP) — A justice on Brazil 's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the federal government to seize private properties when owners are found responsible for illegal deforestation or wildfires.

Man in Puerto Rico dies trying to drive through floodwaters amid heavy rains

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A man who tried to drive his car through floodwaters was swept away and killed Monday in Puerto Rico as heavy rains lashed the island, authorities said. The incident occurred in a heavily flooded area of San Juan, the U.
Trump's push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West Virginia

Trump's push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West Virginia

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va.

Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens at 75% containment, officials say

WARETOWN, N.J. (AP) — Three-fourths of a vast wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens has been contained, state officials said Monday.
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