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At COP28, John Kerry unveils nuclear fusion strategy as a source of clean energy

At COP28, John Kerry unveils nuclear fusion strategy as a source of clean energy

The United States will work with other governments to speed up efforts to make nuclear fusion a new source of carbon-free energy, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry said Tuesday, the latest of many U.S.
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To phase out or phase down fossil fuels? That is the question at COP28 climate talks

To phase out or phase down fossil fuels? That is the question at COP28 climate talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After days of shaving off the edges of key warming issues, climate negotiators Tuesday zeroed in on the tough job of dealing with the main cause of what's overheating the planet: fossil fuels.
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Scrapyard that caught fire should not be located in centre of Saint John, says panel

Scrapyard that caught fire should not be located in centre of Saint John, says panel

FREDERICTON — A panel investigating a major scrapyard fire in Saint John, N.B., has concluded that the sprawling site on the harbour is at significant risk of a future "catastrophic" blaze.
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Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil's $60B deal to acquire a Texas oil company

Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil's $60B deal to acquire a Texas oil company

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are investigating ExxonMobil's $60 billion deal to acquire a Texas oil company in what would be one the largest mergers in the energy industry in two decades, according to securities filings.
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No return date for 700 Quebecers evacuated because of fears dike could burst

MONTREAL — It's unclear when about 700 people can return to their properties in Quebec's Laurentians region after they were forced out earlier this week because of fears a dike on a nearby river could fail, Public Security Minister François Bonnardel
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Brookfield significantly under-reporting emissions: advocacy group report

Brookfield significantly under-reporting emissions: advocacy group report

TORONTO — Advocacy groups say Brookfield Corp.
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Florida discontinues manatee winter feeding program after seagrass conditions improve

Florida discontinues manatee winter feeding program after seagrass conditions improve

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
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At COP28 summit, activists and officials voice concern over Gaza's environment, devastated by war

At COP28 summit, activists and officials voice concern over Gaza's environment, devastated by war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As leaders, officials and activists descend on Dubai for United Nations climate talks to discuss saving Earth, another environmental crisis is nearby, and it's raising concerns among summit participants.
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Deep-sea mining in the Arctic Ocean gets the green light from Norwegian lawmakers

Deep-sea mining in the Arctic Ocean gets the green light from Norwegian lawmakers

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway’s minority center-left government and two large opposition parties made a deal Tuesday to open the Arctic Ocean to seabed mineral exploration despite warnings by environmental groups that it would threaten the biodiv
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Heavy rains leave at least 12 dead before storm Michaung makes landfall on India's southeast coast

Heavy rains leave at least 12 dead before storm Michaung makes landfall on India's southeast coast

HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Twelve people died in the downpour before Tropical Storm Michaung made landfall along India's southeast coast Tuesday, bringing further torrential rains and strong winds, officials said.
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