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Radioactive waste found at Missouri elementary school

FLORISSANT, Mo. (AP) 鈥 There is significant radioactive contamination at an elementary school in suburban St. Louis where nuclear weapons were produced during World War II, according to a new report by environmental investigation consultants.
Innovation minister on road to making Canada a battery electric and EV powerhouse

Innovation minister on road to making Canada a battery electric and EV powerhouse

OTTAWA 鈥 When Innovation Minister Fran莽ois-Philippe Champagne gets in front a microphone to talk about electrifying Canada's auto industry, he has a favourite line to sum up his efforts to attract global investment: "Not everyone in the world wakes u
Electric or bust: A snapshot of recent EV and battery announcements

Electric or bust: A snapshot of recent EV and battery announcements

OTTAWA 鈥 In the last 19 months, 10 new investments in critical mineral mining, battery and electric vehicle production have been announced in Ontario and Quebec.
After Hurricane Ian, Florida citrus and agriculture struggle

After Hurricane Ian, Florida citrus and agriculture struggle

ZOLFO SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) 鈥 The thousands of oranges scattered on the ground by Hurricane Ian鈥檚 fierce winds like so many green and yellow marbles are only the start of the disaster for citrus grower Roy Petteway.
Man drowns as storms batter Greek island of Crete

Man drowns as storms batter Greek island of Crete

ATHENS, Greece (AP) 鈥 A man drowned and there are reports of missing people as storms batter Crete, causing rivers to overflow and flooding locations across Greece's biggest island on Saturday.
Activists in UK court after soup thrown at Van Gogh picture

Activists in UK court after soup thrown at Van Gogh picture

LONDON (AP) 鈥 Three climate activists appeared in a London court on Saturday on charges of criminal damage after protests including throwing soup over Vincent van Gogh's 鈥淪unflowers鈥 painting in the National Gallery.

5.0 earthquake hits during Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano unrest

HONOLULU (AP) 鈥 A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was the strongest of a series of temblors that struck Friday on Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on the planet that scientists say is in a 鈥渟tate of heightened unrest.
Utility begins loading fuel at new Georgia nuclear plant

Utility begins loading fuel at new Georgia nuclear plant

ATLANTA (AP) 鈥 Workers have begun loading radioactive fuel into a new nuclear reactor in Georgia, utilities said Friday, putting the first new American nuclear reactor built in decades on a path to begin generating electricity in coming months.
Head of zero-emission truck venture found guilty of fraud

Head of zero-emission truck venture found guilty of fraud

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 The wealthy founder of Nikola Corp. was convicted Friday of charges he deceived investors with exaggerated claims about his company鈥檚 progress in producing zero-emission 18-wheel trucks fueled by electricity or hydrogen.

Development banks pass climate goal, urged to help poor more

BERLIN (AP) 鈥 The world鈥檚 top development banks provided more than $80 billion last year to help countries tackle climate change, passing a goal they set in 2019, according to a report published Friday.
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