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Warnock calls on Atlanta officials to be more transparent about 'Stop Cop City' referendum

Warnock calls on Atlanta officials to be more transparent about 'Stop Cop City' referendum

ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic Sen.
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Oil companies can only decarbonize as fast as the rest of the economy: Shell Canada

Oil companies can only decarbonize as fast as the rest of the economy: Shell Canada

CALGARY — The fossil fuel industry is increasingly under the microscope for its contribution to climate change, but the president of British oil giant Shell's Canadian subsidiary says oil and gas companies can't be held solely responsible for the pac
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Searchers look for more than 10,000 missing in flooded Libyan city where death toll eclipsed 11,000

Searchers look for more than 10,000 missing in flooded Libyan city where death toll eclipsed 11,000

DERNA, Libya (AP) — Libyan authorities limited access to the flooded city of Derna on Friday to make it easier for searchers to dig through the mud and hollowed-out buildings for the more than 10,000 people still missing and presumed dead following a
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B.C. government, First Nations reach deal to reopen Joffre Lakes park

B.C. government, First Nations reach deal to reopen Joffre Lakes park

VICTORIA — The popular Joffre Lakes Provincial Park east of Pemberton, B.C., will reopen Monday after an agreement between the provincial government and the two local First Nations that had stopped visitors in August.
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As Lee bears down, East Coasters 'can't believe' cell service spotty in some areas

As Lee bears down, East Coasters 'can't believe' cell service spotty in some areas

HALIFAX — Donnie Fletcher can't comprehend why his small community doesn't have quality cellular service so that locals can be warned of oncoming danger, as another hurricane bears down on the Maritimes. The 74-year-old lives in New Salem, N.S.
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Saint John, N.B., scrapyard fire contained, shelter-in-place advisory lifted: mayor

Saint John, N.B., scrapyard fire contained, shelter-in-place advisory lifted: mayor

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — The mayor of Saint John, N.B., says a fire at a metal recycling plant has been contained and the citywide shelter-in-place advisory is now lifted.
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Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?

Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Bethany Patton steps up to the counter and places her pink mug into a shoebox-sized dishwasher. It spins. It whirs. Water splashes inside. After 90 seconds, the door opens and steam emerges.
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California Legislature approves plan allowing the state to buy power

California Legislature approves plan allowing the state to buy power

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature voted Thursday to give Democratic Gov.
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Recent floods heighten concerns that New England dams may not be built for climate-induced storms

Recent floods heighten concerns that New England dams may not be built for climate-induced storms

BOSTON (AP) — The floods this week in Massachusetts that put a few dams at risk have raised concern the structures may increasingly be at risk as the region is hit by stronger and wetter storms.
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After days of heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes in New England, Hurricane Lee up next

After days of heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes in New England, Hurricane Lee up next

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Days of wild weather that produced torrential rain, flooding, sinkholes and tornadoes in New England could be a prelude to something more dangerous lurking offshore — Hurricane Lee.
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