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Michigan, native tribes reach new Great Lakes fishing deal

Michigan, native tribes reach new Great Lakes fishing deal

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Four Native American tribes have agreed with Michigan and federal officials on a revised fishing policy for parts of three of the Great Lakes, officials said Monday.
All numerical targets including '30x30' pledge remain unsettled in COP15 negotiations

All numerical targets including '30x30' pledge remain unsettled in COP15 negotiations

MONTREAL — Many key goals in a proposed agreement on protecting the planet's biodiversity remain unsettled as debate continues over who will pay for the ambitious pledges, delegates at a UN meeting in Montreal said Monday.
US blizzard expected to impact millions in Rockies, Midwest

US blizzard expected to impact millions in Rockies, Midwest

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A massive winter storm blew toward the center of the U.S. on Monday, threatening millions of people with heavy snow, freezing rain and flooding.
Pennsylvania lifts ban on gas production in polluted village

Pennsylvania lifts ban on gas production in polluted village

One of Pennsylvania's largest drillers will be allowed to extract natural gas from underneath a rural community where it has been banned for a dozen years because of accusations it polluted the water supply, according to a settlement with state regul

Small islands seek UN sea court's opinion on climate change

BERLIN (AP) — The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea said Monday that small island states have asked it to provide an opinion on what impact a key U.N.
Florida lawmakers hope to aid ailing home insurance market

Florida lawmakers hope to aid ailing home insurance market

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers on Monday advanced sweeping GOP legislation intended to shore up the state’s struggling home insurance market in the year’s second special session devoted to the topic.
New UN project office focused on sustainable cities to open in Montreal

New UN project office focused on sustainable cities to open in Montreal

Montreal has been chosen as the site of a new United Nations office that will oversee a program focused on developing green, resilient and sustainable cities.
Canada, other G7 nations launch sustainable mining alliance at COP15 nature meeting

Canada, other G7 nations launch sustainable mining alliance at COP15 nature meeting

MONTREAL — Canada and other G7 countries have formed a new alliance to compel mining companies to adopt more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible standards, as the Western world ramps up its critical mineral supply chains.
EPA: US fuel economy flat in 2021, emissions down slightly

EPA: US fuel economy flat in 2021, emissions down slightly

DETROIT (AP) — Fuel economy for 2021 model year vehicles in the U.S. stayed flat with 2020 as people continued to buy less-efficient trucks and SUVs, according to an annual government report published Monday. The fleet of new vehicles got 25.
Winter storm that struck Sierra Nevada heads across US

Winter storm that struck Sierra Nevada heads across US

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.
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