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California farmers flood fields to boost groundwater basin

California farmers flood fields to boost groundwater basin

A field that has long grown tomatoes, peppers and onions now looks like a wind-whipped ocean as farmer Don Cameron seeks to capture the runoff from a freakishly wet year in California to replenish the groundwater basin that is his only source to wate
Montreal single-use plastics ban comes into effect, covering range of products

Montreal single-use plastics ban comes into effect, covering range of products

MONTREAL — A Montreal municipal bylaw banning the use of single-use plastic items comes into effect today, with glasses, stir sticks, straws and utensils among the items that will be prohibited.
Do Adani's woes matter for India's clean energy transition?

Do Adani's woes matter for India's clean energy transition?

BENGALURU, India (AP) — When the bidders for India's multibillion-dollar incentive to make solar components were announced in early March, the absence of corporate behemoth Adani Group was conspicuous.

Officials: No sign of contamination in Philadelphia water

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia water officials say they have seen no sign of contamination following a chemical spill into the Delaware River in a neighboring county upriver and are confident water in the city system will be unaffected at least wel
Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok over its Chinese ownership and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of young voters, a group that’s largely been in his corner.

2 police hurt, 143 people held in Vienna gas talks protest

BERLIN (AP) — Two police officers were injured Monday in scuffles that broke out when protesters tried to break through a police cordon during a demonstration against a meeting of oil and gas companies in Vienna.
Wind industry predicts bounceback and rapid growth in 2023

Wind industry predicts bounceback and rapid growth in 2023

The wind power industry on Monday projected growth to rapidly accelerate this year, with incentives and policy changes in key nations helping to overcome factors that led to a slowdown in 2022.
Australia steps toward making big polluters reduce emissions

Australia steps toward making big polluters reduce emissions

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government took a major step toward implementing a key climate policy that would force chief greenhouse gas polluters to reduce emissions, with the minor Greens party pledging their support Monday.
Churches provide solace in tornado-ravaged Mississippi Delta

Churches provide solace in tornado-ravaged Mississippi Delta

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — As a deadly tornado tore through the lower Mississippi Delta, the Rev.

Green Party of Manitoba elects Janine G. Gibson as successor to longtime leader

WINNIPEG — The Green Party of Manitoba has elected its first new leader since 2008. At its annual general meeting in Winnipeg on Sunday, the party announced that Janine G.
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