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What Xi said: Trudeau urged Chinese president to maintain an open channel with Canada

What Xi said: Trudeau urged Chinese president to maintain an open channel with Canada

SAN FRANCISCO — Canada and China need to keep in touch, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he told Xi Jinping during a chance encounter this week at the annual economic summit of Pacific Rim leaders that wrapped up Friday in northern California.
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EverWind gets push in Canadian hydrogen race with $125-million loan from Ottawa

EverWind gets push in Canadian hydrogen race with $125-million loan from Ottawa

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — The federal government is backing a massive wind-powered hydrogen project in Nova Scotia with a $125-million loan. Sean Fraser, federal minister of housing, infrastructure and communities, was in Port Hawkesbury, N.S.
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Despite loss of 2 major projects, New Jersey is moving forward with its offshore wind power goals

Despite loss of 2 major projects, New Jersey is moving forward with its offshore wind power goals

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Despite the loss of two major offshore wind farm projects when Danish developer Orsted pulled out of New Jersey , the state is moving forward with its plans to support and grow the nascent industry.
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These electric ferries may set a new standard around clean public transportation

These electric ferries may set a new standard around clean public transportation

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Many cities around the world see clean and efficient public transport as a crucial way to lower their carbon emissions. For cities with waterways, a high-tech ferry in Sweden could soon set a new standard.
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EU nations reach major breakthrough to stop shipping plastic waste to poor countries

EU nations reach major breakthrough to stop shipping plastic waste to poor countries

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union made a major breakthrough Friday in efforts to stop sending its plastic trash to poor countries.
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Story of a devastating wildfire that reads 'like a thriller' wins Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize

Story of a devastating wildfire that reads 'like a thriller' wins Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize

LONDON (AP) — A book about a fire that ravaged a Canadian city and has been called a portent of climate chaos won Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize on Thursday.
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At sprawling San Fran APEC summit, Canada opts for more intimate, one-on-one approach

At sprawling San Fran APEC summit, Canada opts for more intimate, one-on-one approach

SAN FRANCISCO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau embraced a more intimate form of Pacific Rim diplomacy Thursday as he sat down with several world leaders on the margins of a sprawling international summit in California.
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National Park Service delivers roadmap for protecting Georgia's Ocmulgee River corridor

National Park Service delivers roadmap for protecting Georgia's Ocmulgee River corridor

ATLANTA (AP) — The National Park Service announced Thursday that it has delivered to Congress its long-awaited study on whether the Ocmulgee River corridor in central Georgia meets the criteria to be managed as a national park and preserve .
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California scientists seek higher pay in 3-day strike drawing thousands of picketers

California scientists seek higher pay in 3-day strike drawing thousands of picketers

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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Judge rules against tribes in fight over Nevada lithium mine they say is near sacred massacre site

Judge rules against tribes in fight over Nevada lithium mine they say is near sacred massacre site

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal judge in Nevada has dealt another legal setback to Native American tribes trying to halt construction of one of the biggest lithium mines in the world . U.S.
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