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US wildlife managers have no immediate plans to capture wandering Mexican gray wolf

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It’s been a long journey for one lone Mexican gray wolf — from the forests of southeastern Arizona, across the dusty high desert of central New Mexico to the edge of what is known as the Yellowstone of the Southwest.
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New Brunswick councillor sanctioned over installation of giant sandpiper statue

New Brunswick councillor sanctioned over installation of giant sandpiper statue

FREDERICTON — Ripples from the installation of a giant statue of a sandpiper in a New Brunswick village keep coming, this time landing a councillor in hot water.
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What Xi said: Trudeau urged Chinese president to maintain an open channel with Canada

What Xi said: Trudeau urged Chinese president to maintain an open channel with Canada

SAN FRANCISCO — Canada and China need to keep in touch, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he told Xi Jinping during a chance encounter this week at the annual economic summit of Pacific Rim leaders that wrapped up Friday in northern California.
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EverWind gets push in Canadian hydrogen race with $125-million loan from Ottawa

EverWind gets push in Canadian hydrogen race with $125-million loan from Ottawa

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — The federal government is backing a massive wind-powered hydrogen project in Nova Scotia with a $125-million loan. Sean Fraser, federal minister of housing, infrastructure and communities, was in Port Hawkesbury, N.S.
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Despite loss of 2 major projects, New Jersey is moving forward with its offshore wind power goals

Despite loss of 2 major projects, New Jersey is moving forward with its offshore wind power goals

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Despite the loss of two major offshore wind farm projects when Danish developer Orsted pulled out of New Jersey , the state is moving forward with its plans to support and grow the nascent industry.
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These electric ferries may set a new standard around clean public transportation

These electric ferries may set a new standard around clean public transportation

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Many cities around the world see clean and efficient public transport as a crucial way to lower their carbon emissions. For cities with waterways, a high-tech ferry in Sweden could soon set a new standard.
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EU nations reach major breakthrough to stop shipping plastic waste to poor countries

EU nations reach major breakthrough to stop shipping plastic waste to poor countries

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union made a major breakthrough Friday in efforts to stop sending its plastic trash to poor countries.
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Story of a devastating wildfire that reads 'like a thriller' wins Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize

Story of a devastating wildfire that reads 'like a thriller' wins Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize

LONDON (AP) — A book about a fire that ravaged a Canadian city and has been called a portent of climate chaos won Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize on Thursday.
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At sprawling San Fran APEC summit, Canada opts for more intimate, one-on-one approach

At sprawling San Fran APEC summit, Canada opts for more intimate, one-on-one approach

SAN FRANCISCO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau embraced a more intimate form of Pacific Rim diplomacy Thursday as he sat down with several world leaders on the margins of a sprawling international summit in California.
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National Park Service delivers roadmap for protecting Georgia's Ocmulgee River corridor

National Park Service delivers roadmap for protecting Georgia's Ocmulgee River corridor

ATLANTA (AP) — The National Park Service announced Thursday that it has delivered to Congress its long-awaited study on whether the Ocmulgee River corridor in central Georgia meets the criteria to be managed as a national park and preserve .
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