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B.C. brings in more restrictions to limit spread of chronic wasting in deer, elk

B.C. brings in more restrictions to limit spread of chronic wasting in deer, elk

VICTORIA — The B.C. government is taking further steps to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, moose and caribou, including removing urban deer from Cranbrook and Kimberley.
US appeals court allows EPA rule on coal-fired power plants to remain in place amid legal challenges

US appeals court allows EPA rule on coal-fired power plants to remain in place amid legal challenges

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for President Joe Biden's administration, a federal appeals court on Friday ruled that a new federal regulation aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants can remain in force as legal challe
Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk

Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing.
Humans caused climate change. Amid the suffering, now they must solve it

Humans caused climate change. Amid the suffering, now they must solve it

NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, scientists warned that continued burning of oil, gas, and coal would have devastating climate impacts. Those impacts are being felt around the world.
Drought threatens millions of children as school dropouts rise along with hunger in southern Africa

Drought threatens millions of children as school dropouts rise along with hunger in southern Africa

MUDZI, Zimbabwe (AP) — It’s Tuesday morning, and 5-year-old Talent should be in school. Instead, he's foraging for the fruit that his family is counting on for food now that crops have withered in the heat.
Meet Crush, the rare orange lobster diverted from dinner plate to aquarium by Denver Broncos fans

Meet Crush, the rare orange lobster diverted from dinner plate to aquarium by Denver Broncos fans

The Downtown Aquarium in Denver has a new resident — a rare orange lobster that was rescued from a shipment of crustaceans delivered to a Red Lobster restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado.
'Like lava': Evacuee tells of frightening fire escape, as number of B.C. blazes soars

'Like lava': Evacuee tells of frightening fire escape, as number of B.C. blazes soars

KAMLOOPS, B.C.
106 rare crocodile eggs are found in Cambodia, the biggest such discovery in 20 years

106 rare crocodile eggs are found in Cambodia, the biggest such discovery in 20 years

PNOMH PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Conservationists in Cambodia found 106 eggs of rare Siamese crocodile species in a western Cambodian wildlife sanctuary, officials said Thursday, calling it the biggest discovery in the last 20 years, giving new hope for t
2 Amur tiger cubs have their first public outing at Germany's Cologne Zoo

2 Amur tiger cubs have their first public outing at Germany's Cologne Zoo

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Two Amur tiger cubs had their first public outing Thursday at Cologne Zoo in Germany, one of several zoos that have sought to help keep up the numbers of the rare big cats.
Federal government announces $89 million for conservation projects across Canada

Federal government announces $89 million for conservation projects across Canada

WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. — The federal government is spending $89 million to fund 10 greenhouse gas emission reduction projects as the government works toward the goal of conserving 30 per cent of the country's land and water by 2030.
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