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Eagle feathers play a sacred role in powwows. Poachers are exploiting the high demand

Eagle feathers play a sacred role in powwows. Poachers are exploiting the high demand

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — America's golden eagles face a rising threat from a black market for their feathers used in Native American powwows and other ceremonies, according to wildlife officials, researchers and tribal members.
An electric hydrofoil ferry offers cleaner journeys among Stockholm's 14 islands

An electric hydrofoil ferry offers cleaner journeys among Stockholm's 14 islands

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A high-tech electric ferry service began operating in Stockholm Tuesday, offering commuters a low-carbon way to zip through the waterways of the Swedish capital, which is built on 14 islands.
France announces new investments in disputed Western Sahara

France announces new investments in disputed Western Sahara

A French delegation visiting Morocco with President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday unveiled investment plans in the disputed Western Sahara as part of a broader suite of agreements and partnerships between the two countries.
Alberta applying for a judicial review of federal carbon price, calling it unfair

Alberta applying for a judicial review of federal carbon price, calling it unfair

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta has applied for a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil.
Fire destroys 1 home and forces the evacuation of 700 others in a Colorado subdivision

Fire destroys 1 home and forces the evacuation of 700 others in a Colorado subdivision

DIVIDE, Colo.
US chooses winning bids in first commercial sale for floating offshore Atlantic wind

US chooses winning bids in first commercial sale for floating offshore Atlantic wind

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. government chose winning bids Tuesday to develop wind power off New England in the first commercial sale for floating offshore wind on the Atlantic coast.
'Not an act of God.' How the Rev. Richard Joyner became a farmer, then a climate activist

'Not an act of God.' How the Rev. Richard Joyner became a farmer, then a climate activist

CONETOE, N.C. (RNS) — Congregants at Conetoe Chapel Missionary Baptist Church thought their pastor was crazy when he suggested his rural community take up farming as a way to improve their health and become more self-sufficient.
Offshore wind industry says 'misinformation' from foes is a strong headwind it must fight

Offshore wind industry says 'misinformation' from foes is a strong headwind it must fight

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The U.S offshore wind energy industry says it needs to fight back against disinformation being spread by opponents of wind farms.
Biden announces $3B to reduce carbon emissions at US ports, 'the linchpin to America’s supply chain'

Biden announces $3B to reduce carbon emissions at US ports, 'the linchpin to America’s supply chain'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is awarding nearly $3 billion to boost climate-friendly equipment and infrastructure at ports across the country, including Baltimore, where a bridge collapse killed six construction workers in March and dis
UN chief calls for more pledges, private sector input to save global biodiversity at Colombia summit

UN chief calls for more pledges, private sector input to save global biodiversity at Colombia summit

CALI, Colombia (AP) — United Nation's Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged countries on Tuesday to make new pledges to help save global biodiversity and called for the private sector to come on board.