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Born after Superstorm Sandy's destruction, 2 big flood control projects get underway in New Jersey

HOBOKEN, N.J.

Oct 25, 2023 12:55 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 25, 2023 12:39 PM Read more >

Selma Park boat ramp reopened

Damage caused by high volume of water repaired

Oct 25, 2023 12:10 PM Read more >

'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.

Oct 25, 2023 11:50 AM Read more >

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

ELLABELL, Ga.

Oct 25, 2023 11:35 AM Read more >

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.

Oct 25, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

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.

Oct 25, 2023 10:47 AM Read more >

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.

Oct 25, 2023 10:40 AM Read more >

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.

Oct 25, 2023 9:07 AM Read more >

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.

Oct 25, 2023 8:26 AM Read more >