Skip to content

Environment News

Lobster fishers sue to block monitoring laws designed to help save a rare whale

Lobster fishers sue to block monitoring laws designed to help save a rare whale

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A group of lobster fishermen has sued fishing regulators in federal court, claiming that new electronic monitoring requirements designed to protect rare whales are unconstitutional. The new rules went into effect on Dec.
Supreme Court denies Alaska's bid to revive the copper and gold Pebble Mine proposal blocked by EPA

Supreme Court denies Alaska's bid to revive the copper and gold Pebble Mine proposal blocked by EPA

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Alaska's bid to revive a proposed copper and gold mine that was blocked by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Hundreds evacuate homes, 38 rescued from floods in southeast Australia after heavy storms

Hundreds evacuate homes, 38 rescued from floods in southeast Australia after heavy storms

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Hundreds of people were ordered to evacuate their homes on Monday after flooding inundated parts of Victoria state, as wild weather continues to batter Australia’s southeast.
Vietnam's VinFast to build a $2 billion EV plant in India as part of its global expansion

Vietnam's VinFast to build a $2 billion EV plant in India as part of its global expansion

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese automaker VinFast says it plans to spend up to $2 billion to build an electric vehicle factory in India, the world’s third-largest auto market by sales.
A dog shelter gets a warm response to its appeal for homes for its pups during a cold snap in Poland

A dog shelter gets a warm response to its appeal for homes for its pups during a cold snap in Poland

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — With a deep freeze approaching, an animal shelter in Poland sent out an urgent appeal to people to adopt or at least temporarily shelter some of its dogs until the dangerous cold spell passes.
Honda considering $18.4B electric vehicle and battery plant in Canada: media report

Honda considering $18.4B electric vehicle and battery plant in Canada: media report

TORONTO — Honda Motor Co. Ltd. could invest upwards of $18.4 billion in an electric vehicle plant in Canada, according to a report from a Japanese news outlet.

Report: Another jaguar sighting in southern Arizona, 8th different one in southwestern US since 1996

PHOENIX (AP) — There’s been another jaguar sighting in southern Arizona and it’s the eighth different jaguar documented in the southwestern U.S. since 1996, according to wildlife officials.

WWII-era munitions found under water in survey of Southern California industrial waste dump site

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Underwater dump sites off the Los Angeles coast contain World War II-era munitions including anti-submarine weapons and smoke devices, marine researchers announced Friday.
New York governor promises a floating pool in city waterways, reviving a long-stalled urban venture

New York governor promises a floating pool in city waterways, reviving a long-stalled urban venture

NEW YORK (AP) — A plan for a floating swimming pool in New York City’s waterways moved one step closer to reality Friday after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her support — and $12 million in public funding — for the unusual venture.
Invasive clover in Yukon can help clean mine water, even in the cold: researcher

Invasive clover in Yukon can help clean mine water, even in the cold: researcher

A pesky invasive plant found in many areas of Yukon could be put to use helping clean contaminated water from mines, research suggests.