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Apartment buildings wrap up $1B in HUD funds for lower utility bills and climate upgrades

Apartment buildings wrap up $1B in HUD funds for lower utility bills and climate upgrades

Renters in affordable housing felt forgotten and left out of the nation's transition to clean energy. They lived in older buildings that had been repaired over the years but had leaky windows and old appliances that consumed a lot of energy.
At UN climate talks, farmers argue for a share of money dedicated to fighting climate change

At UN climate talks, farmers argue for a share of money dedicated to fighting climate change

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) 鈥 Extreme heat ruined the pineapples on Esther Penunia's small farm in the Philippines this year, more disappointment than catastrophe since Penunia doesn't depend on the farm for a living.

Washed-up carcass of endangered fin whale near Alaska's largest city attracts crowds

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) 鈥 An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska's largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal's death.
What is a 'bomb cyclone'? The weather term back in the spotlight as West Coast prepares for a storm

What is a 'bomb cyclone'? The weather term back in the spotlight as West Coast prepares for a storm

A powerful storm is bearing down on the West Coast and bringing with it a scary-sounding weather term - bomb cyclone. Bomb cyclone is a term used by weather enthusiasts to describe a process that meteorologists usually call bombogenesis.
Biden appeals to world leaders to stay in the climate fight as Trump shadows his efforts

Biden appeals to world leaders to stay in the climate fight as Trump shadows his efforts

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) 鈥 President Joe Biden made an urgent appeal to fellow world leaders Tuesday to surge money to developing nations to curb climate change as he wrapped up his final appearance at a major international summit .

Alberta Energy Regulator orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines

CALGARY 鈥 The Alberta Energy Regulator has issued an order requiring Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines, saying the company hasn't met its regulatory obligations. The AER says the order, issued Nov.
Thousands of UK farmers descend on Parliament to protest a tax they say will ruin family farms

Thousands of UK farmers descend on Parliament to protest a tax they say will ruin family farms

LONDON (AP) 鈥 With banners, bullhorns and toy tractors, thousands of British farmers descended on Parliament on Tuesday to protest a tax hike they say will deal a 鈥渉ammer blow鈥 to struggling family farms. U.K.
Apartment buildings wrap up $1B in HUD funds for lower utility bills and climate upgrades

Apartment buildings wrap up $1B in HUD funds for lower utility bills and climate upgrades

Renters in affordable housing felt forgotten and left out of the nation's transition to clean energy. They lived in older buildings that had been repaired over the years but had leaky windows and old appliances that consumed a lot of energy.
School closures and travel delays as Arctic air brings snow and sleet to parts of the UK

School closures and travel delays as Arctic air brings snow and sleet to parts of the UK

LONDON (AP) 鈥 Dozens of schools closed and road and train travel ground to a halt in many parts of the U.K. on Tuesday as a cold snap brought snow, ice and sleet across the country.
Money to respond to climate change is key to UN talks in Baku. Nations are finding ways to raise it

Money to respond to climate change is key to UN talks in Baku. Nations are finding ways to raise it

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) 鈥 Just as a simple lever can move heavy objects, rich nations are hoping another kind of leverage 鈥 the financial sort 鈥 can help them come up with the money that poorer nations need to cope with climate change.
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