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Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right

Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right

Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nations' climate chief calls “among the most important policy documents governments will produce this century” — their plans on how they will cut emissions of heat-trapping gases.
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After 15 years at the helm, can Schreiner lead the Ontario Greens to a breakthrough?

After 15 years at the helm, can Schreiner lead the Ontario Greens to a breakthrough?

KITCHENER, Ont. — There was a moment in 2023 when it seemed possible the man who had become practically synonymous with the Green Party of Ontario might leave it behind.
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Stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped after complaints from fishermen about harm to industry

Stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped after complaints from fishermen about harm to industry

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fishing industry regulators have decided to scrap stricter new lobster fishing standards off New England in the wake of months of protest from lobster fishermen that the rules were unnecessary and would bankrupt harvesters.
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Hawaii is the rainbow capital of the world. Here's what that means

Hawaii is the rainbow capital of the world. Here's what that means

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's regular sunshine, short rain showers and clean air come together to create some of the planet's best conditions for viewing rainbows.
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Here's what we know about a commuter plane crash in Alaska that killed 10 people

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Authorities are focusing on the wreckage of a plane that crashed off western Alaska as they try to determine what caused the small commuter aircraft to go down in the icy Bering Sea, killing 10 people.
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Efforts to put carbon dioxide underground face less support in Trump's second term

Efforts to put carbon dioxide underground face less support in Trump's second term

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Putting carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial facilities underground where it won’t contribute to global warming could see less federal support and enthusiasm under President Donald Trump.
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Fast moving storms leaves fluffy piles of snow across New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Englanders stocked up on both Super Bowl snacks and staples like bread and milk this weekend ahead of a fast-moving storm that dropped up to a foot (30 cm) of light, fluffy snow.
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Efforts to put CO2 underground face less support in Trump's second term, GOP control of Congress

Efforts to put CO2 underground face less support in Trump's second term, GOP control of Congress

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Putting carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial facilities underground where it won’t contribute to global warming could see less federal support and enthusiasm under President Donald Trump.
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Saving species 'not rocket science,' but few faring better than long ago: researcher

Saving species 'not rocket science,' but few faring better than long ago: researcher

Researcher Laurenne Schiller says "it's not rocket science" that recovery for threatened or endangered species in Canada is driven by stopping the primary cause for their decline.
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'Still a long way to go': Scientist, chemist, biologist to celebrate women in STEM

'Still a long way to go': Scientist, chemist, biologist to celebrate women in STEM

EDMONTON — Ice core scientist Alison Criscitiello has guided expeditions to the tips of the tallest peaks in the world, but some of the biggest challenges she's faced have been on the ground.
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