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Reaction to Supreme Court's ruling on environmental review law

Reaction to Supreme Court's ruling on environmental review law

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday against federal legislation dealing with the environmental effects of major developments.
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These Canadian designers are putting the brakes on ultrafast fashion

These Canadian designers are putting the brakes on ultrafast fashion

TORONTO — Canadian fashion companies that are pushing back against a market that expects loads of cheap clothes say keeping operations small and local is the key to sustainability, but so too is the need to inform the public about the consequences of
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Lawsuit to block New York's ban on gas stoves is filed by gas and construction groups

Lawsuit to block New York's ban on gas stoves is filed by gas and construction groups

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gas and construction trade groups are suing to block New York state's ban on gas stoves and furnaces in new buildings.
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Federal, local officials agree on $450 million deal to clean up Milwaukee waterways

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Federal, state and local officials have agreed to spend about $450 million to dredge contaminated sediment from Milwaukee's Lake Michigan harbor and area rivers. The U.S.
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Uranium enrichment starting at federally supported demonstration project in Ohio

PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — Uranium enrichment is getting underway this week at a facility in southern Ohio, a federally authorized demonstration project considered critical to produce the type of fuel needed for newer, more efficient nuclear reactors.
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Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to be chosen at the same time in July

Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to be chosen at the same time in July

MUMBAI, India — Citing concerns about the effects of climate change, the International Olympic Committee said Friday it wants to pick two Winter Olympic host cities in July — putting Salt Lake City quickly into play for the 2034 edition.
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When it comes to heating the planet, the fluid in your AC is thousands of times worse than CO2

When it comes to heating the planet, the fluid in your AC is thousands of times worse than CO2

Air conditioning has made it possible to live comfortably in many hot places, but the special chemicals that makes it work are actually extremely hazardous to the climate.
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EU can't reach decision on prolonging the use of chemical herbicide glyphosate

EU can't reach decision on prolonging the use of chemical herbicide glyphosate

BRUSSELS (AP) — A European Union decision on whether to authorize the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the 27-nation bloc for at least 10 more years was delayed for a month after member countries failed to agree on Friday.
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Takeaways from AP's reporting on Antarctica's burgeoning krill fishery

Takeaways from AP's reporting on Antarctica's burgeoning krill fishery

ABOARD THE ALLANKAY off Antarctica (AP) — The frigid waters around Antarctica are emerging as a major battleground between industry and activists as advances in technology and new demand for krill as a dietary supplement drive more and more fishing o
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Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem

Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem

ABOARD THE ALLANKAY off Antarctica (AP) — The Antarctic Endeavour glides across the water’s silky surface as dozens of fin whales spray rainbows from their blowholes into a fairy tale icescape of massive glaciers.
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