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Hamilton uncovers another decades-old leak dumping sewage into Lake Ontario

Hamilton uncovers another decades-old leak dumping sewage into Lake Ontario

HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton says it has uncovered another sewage leak that has been dumping waste into Lake Ontario for more than two decades, with the mayor saying they will continue to search for other leaks underground.
Federal utility chooses gas plant despite EPA concerns

Federal utility chooses gas plant despite EPA concerns

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
DeSantis reups Florida environment pledge made 4 years ago

DeSantis reups Florida environment pledge made 4 years ago

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A week into his second term, Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Tuesday reaffirming and building on a commitment to clean water he had signed exactly four years earlier.
Outdoor Retailer returns to Utah while top brands boycott

Outdoor Retailer returns to Utah while top brands boycott

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Vendors selling hiking apparel, e-bikes, zippers and other outdoor gear gathered in Utah this week for what has long been one of the country's largest trade shows catering to the recreation industry, marking its return to the de
Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city

Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Lizards that once dwelled in forests but now slink around urban areas have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers have found.
EPA to award $100M to boost environmental justice programs

EPA to award $100M to boost environmental justice programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it is awarding $100 million in competitive grants for projects that advance environmental justice in communities disproportionately affected by industrial pollution and other hazards.
German police clear blockades at village condemned for mine

German police clear blockades at village condemned for mine

LUETZERATH, Germany (AP) — Several hundred climate activists tried Tuesday to prevent heavy machinery from reaching an abandoned village in Germany that is due to be cleared for the expansion of a coal mine, even as police pushed back protesters and
Davos to host leaders, CEOs amid weighty global issues

Davos to host leaders, CEOs amid weighty global issues

GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss town of Davos will host 52 heads of state and government and nearly 600 CEOs as the World Economic Forum hosts its annual meeting in the Alps next week, organizers said Tuesday.
Powell: Fed has only narrow role to play on climate change

Powell: Fed has only narrow role to play on climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve has only a limited role to play in combating climate change, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a stance that puts him at odds with environmental activists who have pushed central banks worldwide to take steps to
Designers look to nature, landfills for new decor materials

Designers look to nature, landfills for new decor materials

At first glance, Nina Edwards Ankers’ sconces and chandeliers look like ancient scrolls of parchment, or sheets of buttery toffee, wrapped around LED bulbs.
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