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German court rejects Greenpeace lawsuit against automaker VW

German court rejects Greenpeace lawsuit against automaker VW

BERLIN (AP) — A German court on Tuesday rejected a lawsuit by environmental group Greenpeace aiming to force automaker Volkswagen to stop selling vehicles with combustion engines by 2030.
UAE's COP28 leader: 'Fight climate change, not each other'

UAE's COP28 leader: 'Fight climate change, not each other'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates' pick to lead the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai called on the world Tuesday to “fight climate change, not each other,” directly addressing the anger activists have felt over his sele
Kenya seeks divine help to end crippling, ongoing drought

Kenya seeks divine help to end crippling, ongoing drought

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — With the prospect of a sixth consecutive failed rainy season in the east and Horn of Africa, Kenya's president is hoping the heavens will finally open with the help of a national day of mass prayer on Tuesday.
Southern Alberta ranchers conserve land to help protect drinking water for cities

Southern Alberta ranchers conserve land to help protect drinking water for cities

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Justin Thompson and Matt Kumlin walk up a hill toward a ridge in the Alberta foothills as a border collie and "cow-dog-in-training" named Newt tags along.
New Mexico may seek veto power over spent nuke fuel storage

New Mexico may seek veto power over spent nuke fuel storage

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Senate on Monday approved a proposed ban on the local disposal of spent nuclear fuel, unless the state provides its consent first. The bill from Democratic state Sen.
Indonesia promises move to clean energy, but challenges loom

Indonesia promises move to clean energy, but challenges loom

SAMARINDA, Indonesia (AP) — In Indonesia’s region of East Kalimantan, the country’s dependence on coal is on full display.
Bid to keep California reactors running faces time squeeze

Bid to keep California reactors running faces time squeeze

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A late-hour attempt to extend the life of California’s last nuclear power plant has run into a predicament that will be difficult to resolve: a shortage of time.
Imperial Oil files cleanup plan for tailings leak in Alberta, won't disclose details

Imperial Oil files cleanup plan for tailings leak in Alberta, won't disclose details

Imperial Oil Ltd. has filed a plan for the interim cleanup of one of the largest oilpatch spills in Alberta history but hasn't released any details on the plan or the two toxic releases at its Kearl oilsands mine.
Maine blueberries vs. fly: US senator files bill to help

Maine blueberries vs. fly: US senator files bill to help

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The wild blueberry, Maine's most important fruit, could get some help fighting off a pest under legislation proposed by the state's Republican U.S. senator.
Review: Thunberg aims to educate with 'The Climate Book'

Review: Thunberg aims to educate with 'The Climate Book'

“The Climate Book,” by Greta Thunberg (Penguin Press) Skipping school to sit outside the Swedish Parliament in 2018 with a sign reading “School Strike for Climate” at the age of 15, Greta Thunberg promised she would never stop calling out leaders and