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Texas approves new textbooks after friction over fossil fuels in the US's biggest oil and gas state

Texas approves new textbooks after friction over fossil fuels in the US's biggest oil and gas state

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ education board approved new science textbooks Friday but called on some publishers to remove material that some Republicans criticized as incorrect or negative portrayals of fossil fuels in the U.S.
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Study finds Alberta underestimates methane emissions by 50 per cent

Study finds Alberta underestimates methane emissions by 50 per cent

Emissions of a potent greenhouse gas from Alberta's energy industry are underestimated by nearly 50 per cent, according to a new study from one of Canada's premier climate labs.
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US wildlife managers have no immediate plans to capture wandering Mexican gray wolf

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It’s been a long journey for one lone Mexican gray wolf — from the forests of southeastern Arizona, across the dusty high desert of central New Mexico to the edge of what is known as the Yellowstone of the Southwest.
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New Brunswick councillor sanctioned over installation of giant sandpiper statue

New Brunswick councillor sanctioned over installation of giant sandpiper statue

FREDERICTON — Ripples from the installation of a giant statue of a sandpiper in a New Brunswick village keep coming, this time landing a councillor in hot water.
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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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