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Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes for one of the oldest sectors of the U.S.
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Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes

Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — were caught and released recently in Cambodia, reviving hopes for the survival of the species.
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3,700 people return to Malibu homes as weather conditions improve and help firefighters battle blaze

3,700 people return to Malibu homes as weather conditions improve and help firefighters battle blaze

MALIBU, Calif.
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Oregon lawmakers approve $218M in emergency wildfire funding in special session

Oregon lawmakers approve $218M in emergency wildfire funding in special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers approved $218 million in emergency wildfire funds during a Thursday special session that was convened to address unpaid bills stemming from the state’s 2024 record wildfire season .
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New conservation area announced for Rocky Mountain Trench in B.C.

New conservation area announced for Rocky Mountain Trench in B.C.

INVERMERE, B.C. — Another piece of the puzzle for conservation efforts along the Rocky Mountain Trench in B.C. is in place.
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Environmental groups condemn new laws threatening soybean restrictions in Brazil's Amazon

Environmental groups condemn new laws threatening soybean restrictions in Brazil's Amazon

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Dozens of environmental nonprofits issued a manifesto Thursday condemning new laws in Brazilian states that threaten to dismantle the Amazon soy moratorium — a landmark voluntary agreement banning trade in soybeans from recent
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North Dakota regulators OK underground storage for proposed Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline

North Dakota regulators OK underground storage for proposed Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline

BISMARCK, N.D.
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Wisconsin tribe and other groups move to block pipeline reroute plans

Wisconsin tribe and other groups move to block pipeline reroute plans

MADISON, Wis.
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Canada says it wants to slash its emissions in half by 2035. Will that be enough?

Canada says it wants to slash its emissions in half by 2035. Will that be enough?

TORONTO — Canada is aiming to cut its emissions in half by 2035 compared to 2005 levels, the federal government announced Thursday, a target more modest than what a federal advisory body had previously recommended.
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Wisconsin tribe and other groups move to block pipeline reroute plans

Wisconsin tribe and other groups move to block pipeline reroute plans

MADISON, Wis.
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