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Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise

Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise

OTTAWA — The federal government has confirmed that small businesses will have to pay tax on their carbon rebate, despite government promises otherwise, because Parliament can't currently pass legislation to make the payment exempt from income taxes.
Climate groups push for transparency in alleged fossil fuel education influence

Climate groups push for transparency in alleged fossil fuel education influence

Climate advocacy groups are calling on officials to crack down on the fossil fuel industry's role in K-12 education, suggesting its alleged influence has gone largely unchecked in the absence of robust climate change education.
Marineland succeeds in bid to sever property so it can raise money to move animals

Marineland succeeds in bid to sever property so it can raise money to move animals

Marineland is set to sever its sprawling property so it can take out mortgages in order to fund park operations and eventually move its animals, including more than two dozen beluga whales, the tourist attraction said at a public hearing Tuesday.

EU publishes farming sector reform 'vision' which aims to cut red tape and redistribute subsidies

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive on Wednesday heeded the call of activist agricultural organizations and the complaints of hard-right parties by proposing a vision for the future of farming and food production that aims to cut deep into
In good news for J-pod, killer whale calf is a female

In good news for J-pod, killer whale calf is a female

VANCOUVER — The Centre for Whale Research says it has confirmed a new killer whale calf in a pod of endangered orcas that live off southwest British Columbia is female.
Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost its economy. But experts warn they come at a price.

Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost its economy. But experts warn they come at a price.

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia (AP) — Winson Lau has always had contingency plans. But he wasn't prepared for data centers. Lau relies on water and electricity to operate his thriving export business in Malaysia’s Johor province.
Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost its economy. But experts warn they come at a price.

Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost its economy. But experts warn they come at a price.

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia (AP) — Winson Lau has always had contingency plans. But he wasn't prepared for data centers.
2 backcountry skiers are killed in an Oregon avalanche

2 backcountry skiers are killed in an Oregon avalanche

BEND, Ore. (AP) — An avalanche in Oregon's Cascade Mountains has killed two backcountry skiers, authorities said Tuesday.
Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa

Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa

NIOKOLO-KOBA NATIONAL PARK, Senegal (AP) — The morning sun slants through the canopy of Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park as Sgt. Abdou Diouf and his brigade of rangers march in single file, guns at the ready.
Wisconsin's Democratic governor calls for tax cuts, pushback on Trump's tariffs

Wisconsin's Democratic governor calls for tax cuts, pushback on Trump's tariffs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
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