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'Sense of relief:' Ottawa rejection of Nunavut mine expansion draws praise, criticism

'Sense of relief:' Ottawa rejection of Nunavut mine expansion draws praise, criticism

Nunavut member of Parliament Lori Idlout says she felt an "overwhelming sense of relief" when she learned federal ministers had rejected a proposal to expand an iron ore mine on the tip of Baffin Island. "It was great to see this decision.
Canada won't back call at COP27 to 'phase down' oil and gas production

Canada won't back call at COP27 to 'phase down' oil and gas production

OTTAWA — Canada won't agree to add language calling for the phaseout of all fossil fuels — including oil and gas — to the final agreement at this year's United Nations climate talks in Egypt, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Thursday.
Canada falling behind as electric-vehicle sales pick up around the world

Canada falling behind as electric-vehicle sales pick up around the world

OTTAWA — Electric-vehicle sales in Canada grew by more than one third in the first half of this year but they are not keeping pace with the rest of the world.
EU shakes up climate talks with surprise disaster fund offer

EU shakes up climate talks with surprise disaster fund offer

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Climate talks appeared stalled late night Thursday on major issues going into the final day, but possibilities for a deal were buoyed by an unexpected proposal by the European Union on two of the thorniest issues, tying
Confusion, finger-pointing, opposing views at Egypt's COP27

Confusion, finger-pointing, opposing views at Egypt's COP27

SHARM el-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — A day before UN climate talks are supposed to wrap up, negotiators appeared to be far apart on all the major issues being discussed.
The Latest | UN Climate Summit

The Latest | UN Climate Summit

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Chilean Environment Minister Maisa Rojas said negotiators are making progress in their talks at the U.N. climate conference in Egypt. “I think we’re making progress.
Ex-Michigan health chief asks court to end Flint water saga

Ex-Michigan health chief asks court to end Flint water saga

DETROIT (AP) — Lawyers for Michigan's former health director are urging an appeals court to quickly stop an effort to revive criminal charges related to the Flint water crisis of 2014-15.
'Exciting time': Nunavut's historic land use plan heads into final public hearings

'Exciting time': Nunavut's historic land use plan heads into final public hearings

IQALUIT, Nunavut — One of the final steps in a 15-year-long process to formally guide how, where and when land and water can be used in Nunavut is underway, with the last in a series of public hearings beginning in Iqaluit earlier this week.
Brigitte Bardot pens letter to mayor of Montreal suburb condemning proposed deer cull

Brigitte Bardot pens letter to mayor of Montreal suburb condemning proposed deer cull

MONTREAL — French activist and former actress Brigitte Bardot is condemning a Montreal suburb's controversial plan to kill most of the deer living in a local park. Bardot published a letter on her foundation's website Tuesday asking Longueuil, Que.
Poll: Religious Americans less worried about climate change

Poll: Religious Americans less worried about climate change

NEW YORK (AP) — Most adults in the United States – including a large majority of Christians and people who identify with other religions – consider the Earth sacred and believe God gave humans a duty to care for it.
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