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Hurricane Ian's lucrative cleanup deals generate new storm

Hurricane Ian's lucrative cleanup deals generate new storm

It has been a month since Hurricane Ian wiped out parts of southwest Florida. Now multimillion-dollar cleanup contracts are generating new tempests in the Category 4 storm's wake.
Divers find bone believed to be human at receding Lake Mead

Divers find bone believed to be human at receding Lake Mead

LAS VEGAS (AP) 鈥 Divers have found more human remains at drought-stricken Lake Mead near Las Vegas, authorities said Thursday. A National Park Service dive team confirmed Oct.
Ottawa waiting on draft proposals from provinces for $250-million home heating fund

Ottawa waiting on draft proposals from provinces for $250-million home heating fund

HALIFAX 鈥 Environment and Climate Change Canada says it鈥檚 still waiting for draft proposals from most provinces on administering a $250-million home heating assistance program announced six weeks ago.
Biden signs international climate deal on refrigerants

Biden signs international climate deal on refrigerants

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an international agreement that compels the United States and other countries to limit use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air condition
B.C.鈥檚 'vulnerable' Fraser Valley needs flood control plan, Senate committee warns

B.C.鈥檚 'vulnerable' Fraser Valley needs flood control plan, Senate committee warns

OTTAWA 鈥 The Senate committee on agriculture and forestry is calling for a comprehensive flood control plan for British Columbia's Fraser Valley following last year's catastrophic floods.

Official: 2021 Colorado wildfire losses surpass $2 billion

DENVER (AP) 鈥 A wildfire that destroyed nearly 1,100 homes and businesses in suburban Denver last winter caused more than $2 billion in losses, making it by far the costliest in Colorado history, the state insurance commissioner said.
UK says new PM Rishi Sunak won't go to UN climate conference

UK says new PM Rishi Sunak won't go to UN climate conference

LONDON (AP) 鈥 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will not attend a major United Nations climate conference next month, the government said Thursday.
Sustainable investing loses some shine but proponents say still good long-term bet

Sustainable investing loses some shine but proponents say still good long-term bet

TORONTO 鈥 Some of the shine has come off sustainable investing this year amid questions abouteffectiveness and as oil and gas prices and stocks spiked while the wider market floundered, but those in the sector say it still makes sense for the long te
'Girl with a Pearl Earring' targeted by climate activists

'Girl with a Pearl Earring' targeted by climate activists

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) 鈥 Climate activists targeted Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece 鈥淕irl with a Pearl Earring鈥 with glue and liquid on Thursday but one of the world's most iconic paintings was not damaged in the latest of such publicity-seeking
Battle of the Alps? Water woes loom amid climate change

Battle of the Alps? Water woes loom amid climate change

BRIG, Switzerland (AP) 鈥 A battle is brewing around Europe's rooftop over the planet's most precious resource.
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