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Company official charged in 2022 oil-chemical discharge into Michigan's Flint River

Company official charged in 2022 oil-chemical discharge into Michigan's Flint River

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The president of a chemical company has been charged in connection with the unauthorized discharge of oil that left a miles-long dark, oily sheen on the Flint River in Michigan more than two years ago.
Three North Atlantic right whales spotted entangled this month in U.S. waters

Three North Atlantic right whales spotted entangled this month in U.S. waters

HALIFAX — Three critically endangered North Atlantic right whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off the United States’ eastern seaboard this month, a number that researchers say is "devastating but not unusual.
Competition Bureau clarifies expectations around new greenwashing rules

Competition Bureau clarifies expectations around new greenwashing rules

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau released draft guidelines on Monday that aim to clarify expectations around new greenwashing rules.

Company official charged in 2022 oil-chemical discharge into Michigan's Flint River

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The president of a chemical company has been charged in connection with the unauthorized discharge of oil that left a miles-long dark, oily sheen on the Flint River in Michigan more than two years ago.
A massive, menacing Steller's sea eagle is dazzling birders in a Newfoundland park

A massive, menacing Steller's sea eagle is dazzling birders in a Newfoundland park

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A national park in Newfoundland has made the unusual move of opening in the winter so people can catch a glimpse of its rare and menacing new guest.
One of the world's most active volcanoes - Hawaii's Kilauea - is erupting again

One of the world's most active volcanoes - Hawaii's Kilauea - is erupting again

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii (AP) — Lava began bubbling Monday through the crust of one of the world's most active volcanoes — Kilauea , on Hawaii's Big Island.
Nigerian agency 'failed completely' to clean up oil damage despite funding, leaked files say

Nigerian agency 'failed completely' to clean up oil damage despite funding, leaked files say

As it crossed the Niger Delta in 2021, a satellite imaged acres of bare land.
Ontario asks Canada's highest court to hear youth-led climate case

Ontario asks Canada's highest court to hear youth-led climate case

TORONTO — Ontario has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on a historic youth-led challenge of the province's climate plan, moving the case a step closer to a possible hearing before Canada's top court.
More than 280 million trees planted in 2024 in B.C., focus on fire-damaged areas

More than 280 million trees planted in 2024 in B.C., focus on fire-damaged areas

VICTORIA — British Columbia's forests ministry says more than 280 million trees were planted in the province this year.
Nigerian agency 'failed completely' to clean up oil damage despite funding, leaked files say

Nigerian agency 'failed completely' to clean up oil damage despite funding, leaked files say

As it passed above the Niger Delta in 2021, a satellite took an image. It showed acres of land, scraped bare.
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