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US nuclear agency falls short on scheduling, cost estimates

US nuclear agency falls short on scheduling, cost estimates

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) 鈥 The U.S. agency in charge of jumpstarting the production of key components for the nation鈥檚 nuclear arsenal is falling short when it comes to having a comprehensive schedule for the multibillion-dollar project.
Toilet paper toxin found in endangered killer whales, say B.C. researchers

Toilet paper toxin found in endangered killer whales, say B.C. researchers

VANCOUVER 鈥 Toxic chemicals from toilet paper have been found in the bodies of British Columbia's endangered orcas, according to a study conducted by marine scientists.
Series of drenching California storms put dent in drought

Series of drenching California storms put dent in drought

LOS ANGELES (AP) 鈥 Atmospheric rivers pounding California since late last year have coated mountains with a full winter鈥檚 worth of snow and begun raising reservoir levels 鈥 but experts say it will take much more precipitation to reverse the effects o
Endangered North Atlantic right whale baby found dead near North Carolina

Endangered North Atlantic right whale baby found dead near North Carolina

FREDERICTON 鈥 The recent death of a weeks-old endangered North Atlantic right whale is a blow to the fragile species, say researchers. The calf was found dead Jan. 7 under a pier in Beaufort, N.C.
Study: Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming since 1970s

Study: Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming since 1970s

DENVER (AP) 鈥 Exxon Mobil鈥檚 scientists were remarkably accurate in their predictions about global warming , even as the company made public statements that contradicted its own scientists' conclusions, a new study says.
House votes to block China from buying oil from US reserves

House votes to block China from buying oil from US reserves

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 The Republican-controlled House on Thursday voted to block oil from the country's emergency stockpile from going to China.
Opposition parties ask auditor general to probe Ontario Greenbelt moves

Opposition parties ask auditor general to probe Ontario Greenbelt moves

TORONTO 鈥 Leaders of Ontario's opposition parties have asked the auditor general to probe the province's moves to open up parts of the Greenbelt to developers.
Burning Man latest foe of 'green energy' project in Nevada

Burning Man latest foe of 'green energy' project in Nevada

RENO, Nev. (AP) 鈥 Add Burning Man to the list of plaintiffs challenging one of the growing number of 鈥済reen energy鈥 projects in the works in Nevada.
2022 was fifth or sixth warmest on record as Earth heats up

2022 was fifth or sixth warmest on record as Earth heats up

DENVER (AP) 鈥 Earth鈥檚 fever persisted last year, not quite spiking to a record high but still in the top five or six warmest on record, government agencies reported Thursday.
China note! EU-member Sweden locates rare earth deposits

China note! EU-member Sweden locates rare earth deposits

KIRUNA, Sweden (AP) 鈥 The beginning of the end of Europe鈥檚 dependency on China for precious rare earth materials may lie buried deep under the rugged reaches of northern Sweden, well above the Arctic Circle.
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