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Proposed shark tourism project has to walk fine line to balance benefits and safety

Proposed shark tourism project has to walk fine line to balance benefits and safety

A proposed tourism project off the coast of Nova Scotia to let people watch great white sharks through the bars of a submerged cage requires a balancing act between sightseeing and the needs of the animals, says one expert.
Japan, US agree to cooperate on geothermal energy

Japan, US agree to cooperate on geothermal energy

SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Japan and the United States agreed Saturday to cooperate on developing geothermal energy, one of the most plentiful resources on this volcanic island chain.
G7 energy, environment leaders haggle over climate strategy

G7 energy, environment leaders haggle over climate strategy

SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations met Saturday in northern Japan, seeking to reconcile the world's heavy reliance on fossil fuels with the urgency of ending carbon emissions to stave off the
Spanish industry kicks off EU green hydrogen race

Spanish industry kicks off EU green hydrogen race

PUERTOLLANO, Spain (AP) — In Spain, the dream of an emissions-free future for heavy industry starts with a rugged Castilian hillside covered in solar panels, and ends with an ice-cold beer.
Florida floods: Businesses, residents begin cleaning up mess

Florida floods: Businesses, residents begin cleaning up mess

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Workers at one of Fort Lauderdale’s landmark restaurants spent Friday tearing out carpeting and original hardwood floors, both ruined when 8 inches (0.25 meters) of water poured inside two days earlier.
Wet winter gives way to colorful 'Superbloom' in US West

Wet winter gives way to colorful 'Superbloom' in US West

The tiny rain-fed wildflowers, no bigger than a few inches, are so vivid and abundant across California this year that their hues of purple and yellow look like paint swatches from space.
US energy secretary says G7 can lead global emissions cuts

US energy secretary says G7 can lead global emissions cuts

OTARU, Japan (AP) — Wealthy nations can lead by example in cutting carbon emissions, though much faster action is needed to stem global warming, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Friday in an interview with The Associated Press.
On Nevada trip, Haaland celebrates ‘new era’ of conservation

On Nevada trip, Haaland celebrates ‘new era’ of conservation

LAS VEGAS (AP) — U.S.
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2021, but climate experts still see positive signs

Greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2021, but climate experts still see positive signs

OTTAWA — Several climate change experts said Friday they see reason for hope in Canada's efforts to slow global warming even though the country's greenhouse gas emissions rose slightly in 2021.

Federal agency OKs exports for proposed Alaska gas project

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S.
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