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Storm closes schools in Cleveland, brings lake-effect snow into Pennsylvania and New York

Storm closes schools in Cleveland, brings lake-effect snow into Pennsylvania and New York

CLEVELAND (AP) — An early blast of cold and snow shut down shut down schools in Cleveland and other areas Tuesday and the blanket of snow made driving on heavily traveled Interstate 90 in northern Ohio treacherous.
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Ottawa was always flexible on clean-energy rules, despite Alberta concerns: Wilkinson

Ottawa was always flexible on clean-energy rules, despite Alberta concerns: Wilkinson

OTTAWA — Well before Alberta Premier Danielle Smith started talking about the Sovereignty Act, Ottawa was already taking steps to address the province's concerns about being forced to prematurely shut down its natural gas power plants, says federal E
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Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water

Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water

WENDEN, Ariz. (AP) — A blanket of bright green alfalfa spreads across western Arizona's McMullen Valley, ringed by rolling mountains and warmed by the hot desert sun.
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Federal politicians criticize Alberta Energy Regulator over oilsands leak, monitoring

Federal politicians criticize Alberta Energy Regulator over oilsands leak, monitoring

OTTAWA — The dispute between Ottawa and Alberta over environmental oversight spilled into a House of Commons committee meeting Tuesday when a Liberal member tried to pass a motion reprimanding the province's energy regulator.
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Saskatchewan starts tribunal to review Ottawa's clean electricity regulations

Saskatchewan starts tribunal to review Ottawa's clean electricity regulations

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is using its autonomy legislation for the first time to review the federal government's proposed clean-electricity regulations.
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Massachusetts unveils new strategy to help coastal communities cope with climate change

Massachusetts unveils new strategy to help coastal communities cope with climate change

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a new strategy Tuesday that she said will help the state’s 78 coastal communities work together to better cope with the challenges brought on by climate change.
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First Quantum suspends commercial operations at Cobre Panama mine after Panama court declares contract unconstitutional

First Quantum suspends commercial operations at Cobre Panama mine after Panama court declares contract unconstitutional

PANAMA CITY (AP) — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is suspending operations at its Cobre Panama mine as intense environmental protests block crucial accesses to the site.
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P.E.I. utility seeks rate hike for $37M in post-tropical storm Fiona losses

P.E.I. utility seeks rate hike for $37M in post-tropical storm Fiona losses

CHARLOTTETOWN — The privately owned electricity utility in Prince Edward Island wants ratepayers to cover $37 million in costs incurred during post-tropical storm Fiona in 2022.
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High-fat flight is first jetliner to make fossil-fuel-free transatlantic crossing from London to NY

High-fat flight is first jetliner to make fossil-fuel-free transatlantic crossing from London to NY

LONDON (AP) — The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero.
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Thick fog likely caused a roughly 30-vehicle collision on an Idaho interstate, police say

Thick fog likely caused a roughly 30-vehicle collision on an Idaho interstate, police say

POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — A thick layer of fog is believed to have caused a roughly 30-vehicle collision on an Idaho interstate, state police said.
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