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Japan adopts plan to maximize nuclear energy, in major shift

Japan adopts plan to maximize nuclear energy, in major shift

TOKYO (AP) — Japan adopted a plan on Thursday to extend the lifespan of nuclear reactors, replace the old and even build new ones, a major shift in a country scarred by the Fukushima disaster that once planned to phase out atomic power.
Canada's population growing faster than it has in decades: StatCan

Canada's population growing faster than it has in decades: StatCan

OTTAWA — As 2022 draws to a close, Canada's population has already grown more than in any other year since Confederation, in large part due to an influx of non-permanent residents and immigrants.

New majority of Biden picks confirmed to US utility's board

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed six long-waiting nominees by President Joe Biden to the board of the nation's largest public utility, establishing a new majority with Biden's picks.
Extreme cold warnings blanket Western Canada as winter officially arrives

Extreme cold warnings blanket Western Canada as winter officially arrives

VANCOUVER — Weather warnings or special weather statements are posted in every province and territory except Manitoba as winter storms or extreme cold usher in the official start of the season.
B.C. pauses electricity connections for crypto mining, citing 'massive' consumption

B.C. pauses electricity connections for crypto mining, citing 'massive' consumption

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is temporarily suspending requests for electricity connections from cryptocurrency mining operations, saying the decision is aimed at preserving the power supply while supporting climate action and economic

Arizona restricts farming to protect groundwater supply

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The outskirts of Kingman, Arizona, used to be a place where pilots would train and recreationists tested their all-terrain vehicles.
Feds launching review of mine at site of endangered flower

Feds launching review of mine at site of endangered flower

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Just days after U.S.
Nova Scotia Power bond rating downgraded by credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar

Nova Scotia Power bond rating downgraded by credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar

HALIFAX — A prominent credit rating agency has downgraded the bonds of Nova Scotia's electrical utility amid the company's conflicts with the provincial government.

Suit challenges review underlying Alaska oil lease sale

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Environmental groups on Wednesday sued the Biden administration over next week's planned lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet, saying the sale, mandated by Congress, is based on a faulty environmental review.
Canada moves to mandate electric vehicle sales starting in 2026

Canada moves to mandate electric vehicle sales starting in 2026

OTTAWA — One-fifth of all passenger cars, SUVs and trucks sold in Canada in 2026 will need to run on electricity under new regulations Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault proposed Wednesday.
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