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UN chief and Indian PM jointly launch climate action program

UN chief and Indian PM jointly launch climate action program

BENGALURU, India (AP) 鈥 The Indian government's flagship program to encourage individual and collective action on climate was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Nations Secretary-General on Thursday.
Spain, Portugal eased energy prices. Can they teach the EU?

Spain, Portugal eased energy prices. Can they teach the EU?

MADRID (AP) 鈥 Households and businesses across Europe have struggled with high electricity prices for months, though they have fallen since late August peaks.
German leader warns against 'worldwide renaissance' for coal

German leader warns against 'worldwide renaissance' for coal

BERLIN (AP) 鈥 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Thursday that Russia's war in Ukraine mustn't lead to a 鈥渨orldwide renaissance鈥 for coal 鈥 comments that come as Germany itself brings coal-fired power plants back online in an effort to prevent an ene
Climate changed: Mining industry digs into alternative methods as risks rise

Climate changed: Mining industry digs into alternative methods as risks rise

In the North, some mines risk leaking acid if the permafrost melts, while across Canada heavier rainfall will add strain to tailings dams and a lack of it could throw operations.
New Zealand farmers hit streets to protest cow-burp tax plan

New Zealand farmers hit streets to protest cow-burp tax plan

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) 鈥 Farmers across New Zealand took to the streets on their tractors Thursday to protest government plans to tax cow burps and other greenhouse gas emissions, although the rallies were smaller than many had expected.
1 killed in foggy Oregon crash involving dozens of vehicles

1 killed in foggy Oregon crash involving dozens of vehicles

BROWNSVILLE, Ore. (AP) 鈥 Dozens of vehicles, including semitrailers, were involved in a deadly crash in heavy fog Wednesday on Interstate 5 in Oregon.

EPA: UPS to pay fine, correct hazardous waste violations

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 The Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with United Parcel Service to resolve violations of hazardous waste regulations at more than 1,100 facilities across 45 states and Puerto Rico, the agency said Wednesday.
US awards $2.8B in grants for EV batteries in 12 states

US awards $2.8B in grants for EV batteries in 12 states

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 The Biden administration on Wednesday awarded $2.8 billion in grants to boost domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles in 12 states.

Idaho adds another easement to protect working timberlands

BOISE, Idaho (AP) 鈥 Idaho Gov.
BMW investing $1.7B in S Carolina as automaker shifts to EVs

BMW investing $1.7B in S Carolina as automaker shifts to EVs

GREER, S.C. (AP) 鈥 BMW will invest $1 billion in its sprawling factory near Spartanburg, South Carolina, to start producing electric vehicles and an additional $700 million to build a electric-battery plant nearby.
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