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'Smoke and mirrors': Northern miners call for more support for critical minerals

'Smoke and mirrors': Northern miners call for more support for critical minerals

YELLOWKNIFE — Mining companies with projects in the North say more federal support is needed following the release of Canada's new critical minerals strategy, while some environmental advocates are wary of the potential impacts.
African activists cast doubt over climate talks' credibility

African activists cast doubt over climate talks' credibility

MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Climate activists in Africa are expressing anger toward the United Nations climate agency, accusing it of allowing corporations and individuals with dubious climate credentials to greenwash their polluting activities by particip
John Kerry tells AP he backs UAE oil chief overseeing COP28

John Kerry tells AP he backs UAE oil chief overseeing COP28

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry backs the United Arab Emirates' decision to appoint the CEO of a state-run oil company to preside over the upcoming U.N.
Guilbeault gives green light to James Bay lithium mine with 271 conditions

Guilbeault gives green light to James Bay lithium mine with 271 conditions

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new lithium mine in northern Quebec can go ahead with more than 270 conditions to protect wildlife and respect Indigenous use of the lands for traditional purposes.
EU seeking to offset Biden's green plans with own subsidies

EU seeking to offset Biden's green plans with own subsidies

BRUSSELS (AP) — From Paris to Stockholm and Brussels, European Union leaders and member nations were putting forward moves Monday to ensure the 27-nation bloc would not be left behind by the United States in the green industry race.
Economic woes, war, climate change on tap for Davos meeting

Economic woes, war, climate change on tap for Davos meeting

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The World Economic Forum is back with its first winter meetup since 2020 in the Swiss Alpine town of Davos, where leaders are seeking to bridge political divisions in a polarized world , buttress a hobbling economy and addre
Last activists leave hamlet at heart of German coal protest

Last activists leave hamlet at heart of German coal protest

BERLIN (AP) — The last two climate activists holed up beneath a German village due to be destroyed for the expansion of a nearby coal mine left the site on Monday.
EXPLAINER: Tackling threat of mudslides in soaked California

EXPLAINER: Tackling threat of mudslides in soaked California

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Relentless storms from a series of atmospheric rivers have saturated the steep mountains and bald hillsides scarred from wildfires along much of California's long coastline, causing hundreds of landslides this month.
In tornado-ravaged Selma, prayers of thanks

In tornado-ravaged Selma, prayers of thanks

SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Leading Sunday services on the lawn outside his tornado-damaged Crosspoint Christian Church, the Rev. David Nichols told his congregation there was much for which to be grateful despite the destruction around them.

6.2 earthquake shakes west Indonesia, no casualties reported

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An undersea earthquake shook part of western Indonesia on Monday morning, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The magnitude 6.
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