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Ontario spends $4 million fighting invasive species, a $3.6 billion problem: AG

Ontario spends $4 million fighting invasive species, a $3.6 billion problem: AG

TORONTO 鈥 Ontario only spends $4 million annually to fight invasive species despite the $3.6 billion economic impact they create, the province's auditor general said in her annual report.
Western Forest Products to temporarily reduce lumber production levels in December

Western Forest Products to temporarily reduce lumber production levels in December

VANCOUVER 鈥 Western Forest Products Inc. says it will temporarily reduce its lumber production levels for the rest of the year. The Vancouver-based forest products company says the reduction will amount to about 200 million fewer board feet.

EU climate chief defends plans for 'carbon farming'

BERLIN (AP) 鈥 The European Union's top climate official on Wednesday dismissed criticism from environmental groups over its proposal to incorporate carbon removal methods into its climate plans, insisting the plan won't undermine the bloc's efforts t

19 injured in ethane explosion in southern Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) 鈥 Authorities in the Mexican Gulf coast state of Veracruz said 19 people were injured where a pipeline carrying ethane gas exploded.
Smaller Canadian cities rank high on environmental scorecard that has a few surprises

Smaller Canadian cities rank high on environmental scorecard that has a few surprises

HALIFAX 鈥 A new environmental scorecard says Canada's biggest cities have lower scores than most small and medium-sized municipalities, but a closer look at the data reveals some surprises.
Lava from Hawaii volcano lights night sky amid warnings

Lava from Hawaii volcano lights night sky amid warnings

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) 鈥 Waves of orange, glowing lava and ash blasted and billowed from the world鈥檚 largest active volcano in its first eruption in 38 years, and officials told people living on Hawaii鈥檚 Big Island to be ready in the event of a wor

Environmental Quality Index ranks Canadian cities

HALIFAX 鈥 A new environmental scorecard rates 30 Canadian cities and towns on indicators related to health, including air quality, heat and cold waves, ultraviolet radiation and access to green spaces.

German government mulls stake in Dutch grid operator TenneT

BERLIN (AP) 鈥 The German government said Wednesday it is considering taking a stake in Dutch grid operator TenneT, which has a large footprint in Germany.
'Necessary evil': France refires coal plant amid energy woes

'Necessary evil': France refires coal plant amid energy woes

SAINT-AVOLD, France (AP) 鈥 The end of France鈥檚 coal era seemed so certain last year that the operator of one of the country鈥檚 last coal-burning plants posted an upbeat educational video on YouTube titled 鈥淟et鈥檚 visit a coal plant that's going to be d
Hawaii volcano eruption has some on alert, draws onlookers

Hawaii volcano eruption has some on alert, draws onlookers

HILO, Hawaii (AP) 鈥 The first eruption in 38 years of the world鈥檚 largest active volcano is attracting onlookers to a national park for 鈥渟pectacular鈥 views of the event, and it's also dredging up bad memories among some Hawaii residents who have been
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