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Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump

Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday restored rules to protect imperiled species and shield their habitat from destruction after the measures were rolled back under former President Donald Trump. Among the changes, the U.S.
Higgs champions NB shale gas development as a better climate plan than carbon pricing

Higgs champions NB shale gas development as a better climate plan than carbon pricing

OTTAWA — New Brunswick's alternative to the federal carbon price would be to eventually ship liquid natural gas to Europe as an alternative to coal, Premier Blaine Higgs told a House of Commons committee Thursday.
California proposal would change how power bills are calculated, aiming to relieve summer spikes

California proposal would change how power bills are calculated, aiming to relieve summer spikes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It's become a rite of summer in sunny California: When the temperature spikes, so do electricity bills, leaving some customers with monthly payments over $500.
Sawfish are spinning, and dying, in Florida waters as rescue effort begins

Sawfish are spinning, and dying, in Florida waters as rescue effort begins

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Endangered smalltooth sawfish, marine creatures virtually unchanged for millions of years, are exhibiting erratic spinning behavior and dying in unusual numbers in Florida waters.
Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant

Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant

SAVANNAH, Ga.
Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists

Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists

BOSTON (AP) — The last coal-fired power plant in New England , which had been the focus of a lawsuit and protests, is set to close in a victory for environmentalists.
China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi

China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi

BEIJING (AP) — Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country's booming but crowded market for electric cars with a sporty high-tech sedan.
Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden's climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them

Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden's climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them

LONDON, Ohio (AP) — Within 24 hours of buying his red Ford Mustang Mach-E, Liam Sawyer set off on a camping trip.
Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight poverty

Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight poverty

NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg are among the diverse group of political, business and philanthropic leaders Global Citizen will convene in New York on May 1 and 2, the n
German mail service stops using domestic flights to transport letters after nearly 63 years

German mail service stops using domestic flights to transport letters after nearly 63 years

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's main national postal carrier on Thursday stopped using domestic flights to transport letters after nearly 63 years, a move that reflects the declining significance of letter mail and allows it to improve its climate footprint.