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Elizabeth May elected Green leader again, to share burden with Jonathan Pedneault

Elizabeth May elected Green leader again, to share burden with Jonathan Pedneault

OTTAWA — After a disappointing federal election result, internal conflicts spilling into the open and a downward trend in fundraising, the federal Green Party nameda familiar faceas its leader Saturday night, although she will not be doing it alone.
Environment Canada warns of hazardous roads, heavy snow for parts of Ontario

Environment Canada warns of hazardous roads, heavy snow for parts of Ontario

OTTAWA — An early winter wallop of gusting wind and snowfall sent vehicles careening off highways and into each other in parts of Ontario on Saturday afternoon, while Environment Canada issued snow squall warnings for large swaths of the province.
Massive snowfall buries cars, keeps falling in western NY

Massive snowfall buries cars, keeps falling in western NY

BUFFALO, N.Y.
Environmental groups oppose pipeline expansion in Pacific NW

Environmental groups oppose pipeline expansion in Pacific NW

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. government has taken a step toward approving the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest — a move opposed by environmentalists and the attorneys general of Oregon, California and Washington state.
Dangerous lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of New York state

Dangerous lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of New York state

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A dangerous lake-effect snowstorm paralyzed parts of western and northern New York on Friday, dumping over 5 feet in some spots with more expected to fall through the night into Saturday.
Despair, lack of progress at climate talks, yet hope blooms

Despair, lack of progress at climate talks, yet hope blooms

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — It’s a desert, where little grows. It’s a climate conference, where water is scarce inside buildings and out, lines are long, tempers are short, meetings go late and above all progress comes in one-drop drips.
EPA orders Ohio power plant to stop dumping toxic coal ash

EPA orders Ohio power plant to stop dumping toxic coal ash

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major action to address toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants, the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered an Ohio utility to stop dumping dangerous coal ash into unlined storage ponds and speed cleanup of the
Feds announce another $1.2 billion for ocean cleanup and protection

Feds announce another $1.2 billion for ocean cleanup and protection

VANCOUVER — The federal government has announced an investment of another $1.2 billion in its Ocean Protection Plan for 29 projects involving ocean safety, science and environmental safeguards.
China, Saudi Arabia must be part of new fund for climate loss and damage: Guilbeault

China, Saudi Arabia must be part of new fund for climate loss and damage: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — All big emitters — including China — must contribute to a new global fund to compensate developing countries for the losses and damages they incur from climate change, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Friday.
US envoy Kerry positive for COVID as UN climate talks drag

US envoy Kerry positive for COVID as UN climate talks drag

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — John Kerry, the top U.S. envoy at this year's U.N.
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