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Heavy snowfall and freezing rain disrupt transport in Scandinavia and Germany

Heavy snowfall and freezing rain disrupt transport in Scandinavia and Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Heavy snow and freezing rain hit parts of northern and central Europe on Wednesday, bringing transport to a halt in some Scandinavian regions and causing major disruption at airports in Frankfurt and Oslo.
Town of Banff to continue pedestrian zone, but seeking more detail on patios

Town of Banff to continue pedestrian zone, but seeking more detail on patios

BANFF, Alta. — An Alberta tourist town in Canada's busiest national park plans to continue its popular downtown pedestrian zone from May long weekend until Thanksgiving long weekend each year.
Biden administration finalizes a $1.1 billion aid package for California's last nuclear power plant

Biden administration finalizes a $1.1 billion aid package for California's last nuclear power plant

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday finalized approval of $1.1 billion to help keep California’s last operating nuclear power plant running.
Plan for $400 million monkey-breeding facility in southwest Georgia draws protest

Plan for $400 million monkey-breeding facility in southwest Georgia draws protest

BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (AP) — Some local residents and an animal-rights group are protesting plans for a monkey-breeding facility in southwest Georgia.

Major solar farm builder settles case alleging it violated clean water rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. construction company that built solar farms across the country will pay $2.3 million in penalties to settle claims that it violated federal and state water protections in Alabama, Idaho and Illinois, the U.S.
Alberta releases first report on well cleanup; $33B liability estimate called too low

Alberta releases first report on well cleanup; $33B liability estimate called too low

Alberta's oil and gas producers spent nearly $700 million in 2022 on cleaning up the hundreds of thousands of old wells that dot the province, the regulator's first report on the extent of those liabilities indicates.
Montana Supreme Court upholds landmark climate ruling that said emissions can't be ignored

Montana Supreme Court upholds landmark climate ruling that said emissions can't be ignored

HELENA, Mont.
Fuel spill in Charlottetown harbour being monitored by environment officials

Fuel spill in Charlottetown harbour being monitored by environment officials

CHARLOTTETOWN — Environment officials in P.E.I. say an investigation of a recent fuel spill in Charlottetown harbour has confirmed the smell of diesel on the ice and in the water of a nearby cove.
2.7 million Zimbabweans need food aid as El Nino compounds a drought crisis, UN food program says

2.7 million Zimbabweans need food aid as El Nino compounds a drought crisis, UN food program says

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The U.N. World Food Program said Wednesday that it was working with Zimbabwe's government and aid agencies to provide food to 2.
The Pentagon will install rooftop solar panels as Biden pushes clean energy in federal buildings

The Pentagon will install rooftop solar panels as Biden pushes clean energy in federal buildings

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department will install solar panels on the Pentagon, part of the Biden administration's plan to promote clean energy and “reestablish the federal government as a sustainability leader.
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