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Eminent domain case involving Georgia railroad could have widespread property law implications

Eminent domain case involving Georgia railroad could have widespread property law implications

ATLANTA (AP) — A hearing began Monday in an eminent domain battle that involves one of rural Georgia's poorest areas but could have implications for property law across the state and nation.
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As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species

As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Residents of Mexico's Caribbean reef island of Banco Chinchorro near Belize have hunted the meat and salmon-pink shells of queen conch for generations.
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Failed wheel bearing caused Kentucky train derailment but didn't trigger alarms beforehand, CSX says

Failed wheel bearing caused Kentucky train derailment but didn't trigger alarms beforehand, CSX says

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
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Opposition NDP, First Nation chief want public review of Alberta Energy Regulator

Opposition NDP, First Nation chief want public review of Alberta Energy Regulator

EDMONTON — Alberta's New Democrat Opposition and a prominent First Nations leader are calling for a review of the province's energy regulator to be held in public, with public input.
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Pathways Alliance increasingly confident $16.5B carbon capture project will go ahead

Pathways Alliance increasingly confident $16.5B carbon capture project will go ahead

CALGARY — The oilsands industry group that has proposed building what would be one of the world's largest carbon capture and storage projects says it is more confident than ever it will go ahead with construction.
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Contract between Puerto Rico's government and coal-fired plant operator leaves residents in the dark

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A proposed amended contract between Puerto Rico’s government and the operator of a coal-fired power plant accused of contaminating low-income communities on the island drew scrutiny Monday during a heated public hearing.
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Kenya raises alarm as flooding death toll rises to 76, with thousands marooned by worsening rains

Kenya raises alarm as flooding death toll rises to 76, with thousands marooned by worsening rains

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government on Monday urged people living in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher ground as heavy rains and flash floods continued to wreak havoc across East Africa.
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Powerful storm pounds the Black Sea region, leaving more than a half-million people without power

Powerful storm pounds the Black Sea region, leaving more than a half-million people without power

A weekend storm that pounded the Black Sea region toppled trees, tore down power lines and flooded coastal areas of southern Russia and Ukraine, leaving more than a half-million people without power Monday, officials and media reports said.
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Group opposes coal pit application until wastewater release probes complete

Group opposes coal pit application until wastewater release probes complete

EDMONTON — An environmental group says a coal company's application to deepen its open-pit mine shouldn't be considered while it's under investigation over wastewater releases into local rivers.
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Spain announces a 1.4 billion-euro deal to help protect the prized Doñana wetland from drying up

Spain announces a 1.4 billion-euro deal to help protect the prized Doñana wetland from drying up

MADRID (AP) — National and regional authorities in Spain signed an agreement Monday to invest 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in areas around the treasured national park of Doñana in a bid to stop the park from drying up.
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