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The World Bank approved a $1B loan to help blackout-hit South Africa's energy sector

The World Bank approved a $1B loan to help blackout-hit South Africa's energy sector

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The World Bank approved a $1 billion loan for South Africa on Wednesday to help it address an energy crisis that has peaked this year with the country's worst electricity blackouts.
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Selma Park boat ramp reopened

Selma Park boat ramp reopened

Damage caused by high volume of water repaired
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'Elegant' low-carbon energy projects planned by northern B.C. First Nation: Eby

'Elegant' low-carbon energy projects planned by northern B.C. First Nation: Eby

VICTORIA — A northern British Columbia First Nation has signed an agreement with the province to work together on what Premier David Eby calls an "elegant" proposal for a clean energy hub on band territory north of Prince George.
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Hyundai is rapidly building its first US electric vehicle plant, with production on track for 2025

Hyundai is rapidly building its first US electric vehicle plant, with production on track for 2025

ELLABELL, Ga.
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Environmental groups reject deep-sea mining as key UN meeting looms

Environmental groups reject deep-sea mining as key UN meeting looms

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Environmental groups on Wednesday urged a moratorium on deep-sea mining ahead of a meeting in Jamaica of a U.N.
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Drought reveals cracks in Canada-U. S. Columbia River Treaty as B.C. lake dries up

Drought reveals cracks in Canada-U. S. Columbia River Treaty as B.C. lake dries up

Victoria Youmans says she hasn't seen Arrow Lakes Reservoir looking so low in more than 20 years.
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Alberta town trucks in water in case of emergency after sewage leak affects supply

Alberta town trucks in water in case of emergency after sewage leak affects supply

COCHRANE, Alta. — A town west of Calgary says it continues to truck in water from other communities to maintain its required levels.
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Montreal to ban most natural gas heating, cooking in new buildings

Montreal to ban most natural gas heating, cooking in new buildings

Montreal will ban gas-powered systems in new construction starting next fall, with some notable exceptions.
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Bulgaria is launching the construction of 2 US-designed nuclear reactors

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria on Wednesday decided to expand the country’s nuclear power generation as an alternative to fossil fuels by launching the construction of two additional reactors at its only nuclear power plant.
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Anger boils in Morocco's earthquake zone as protesters demand promised emergency aid

Anger boils in Morocco's earthquake zone as protesters demand promised emergency aid

AMIZMIZ, Morocco (AP) — Hundreds of protesters on Tuesday took to the streets of a city near the epicenter of a devastating earthquake that hit Morocco last month to express anger and frustration after weeks of waiting for emergency assistance.
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