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Sponsorships questioned by leading Australian athletes

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Athletes in two of Australia’s most popular sports — cricket and netball — are criticizing millions of dollars of sponsorship money from mining and energy companies. Much of it involves environmental concerns.
Patagonia condor repopulation drive faces wind farm threat

Patagonia condor repopulation drive faces wind farm threat

SIERRA PAILEMAN, Argentina (AP) — It was a sunny morning when about 200 people trudged up a hill in Argentina's southern Patagonia region with a singular mission: free two Andean condors that had been born in captivity.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Snow, wind gusts, power outages

NATIONAL MINE, Mich. (AP) — It's beginning to look a lot like winter in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with snow falling and high winds toppling trees and causing power outages.
Trudeau says he will guarantee that Canada will meet its emissions targets, this time

Trudeau says he will guarantee that Canada will meet its emissions targets, this time

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he will guarantee that Canada is going to meet its latest climate target, because this time it's accompanied by a plan that shows how to get there.

NJ sues oil, gas firms, trade group over climate change

JERSEY CITY, N.J.
After summer of memes, voters yearn for substance in Pennsylvania race for US Senate

After summer of memes, voters yearn for substance in Pennsylvania race for US Senate

LATROBE, Pa. — Barbara Griffin all but rolls her eyes when asked who she wants to represent Pennsylvania in the United States Senate.
Nova Scotia legislation to replace cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emitters

Nova Scotia legislation to replace cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emitters

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia tabled legislation on Tuesday for an emissions-reduction plan that would replace its cap-and-trade system for large industrial greenhouse gas emitters, but the new bill doesn't lay out how the province will meet its ambitious cl
Cool temperatures leading to vibrant fall colours in Ontario: experts

Cool temperatures leading to vibrant fall colours in Ontario: experts

If you think the fall colours have been particularly stunning across Ontario recently, you're not alone – experts say the foliage this season is more vibrant than in recent years thanks largely to specific weather patterns.
Carbon emissions from forestry masked by government accounting, says report

Carbon emissions from forestry masked by government accounting, says report

An analysis suggests Canada is using questionable methods to dramatically underestimate greenhouse gas emissions from the forestry industry, which it says equal those from Alberta's oilsands in some years.
P.E.I. electrical utility wants to make power grid more resilient post-Fiona

P.E.I. electrical utility wants to make power grid more resilient post-Fiona

HALIFAX — The CEO of Maritime Electric says budgets for Prince Edward Island's power grid should be increased to help the province better withstand the next major storm, after what critics are calling a "lost decade" of inaction.
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