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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

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USDA climate-smart agriculture projects now top $3 billion

USDA climate-smart agriculture projects now top $3 billion

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government on Monday announced another $325 million for agricultural projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The latest list of 71 recipients for the U.S.
G7 establishes climate club to fight global warming

G7 establishes climate club to fight global warming

BERLIN (AP) — The Group of Seven leading economies have created an open, international climate club for countries that want to cooperate in the fight against global warming, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Monday after a video conference with othe

Nova Scotia moves a step closer to protecting 20 per cent of its land and water

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government announced plans today to protect 9,300 hectares of Crown land by creating six new nature reserves and expanding seven wilderness areas.
Mexico's president likely to leave big projects unfinished

Mexico's president likely to leave big projects unfinished

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador loves big projects and hates to leave them unfinished, but that is likely what he will do when he leaves office late in 2024.
Europe shifts focus to avoiding energy shortage next year

Europe shifts focus to avoiding energy shortage next year

The heads of the International Energy Agency and European Union's executive branch said Monday that the 27-nation bloc is expected to weather an energy crisis this winter but needs to speed renewables to the market and take other steps to avoid a pot

Mercedes plans 1.3 billion-euro electric van plant in Poland

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — German automaker Mercedes-Benz is investing 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in a electric van plant in Poland, officials said Monday. The plant in the southwestern Poland town of Jawor will be Mercedes-Benz Group A.G.

Germany to help Kenya hit 100% renewables, export hydrogen

BERLIN (AP) — The German government says it will provide Kenya with 112 million euros ($118 million) to help the East African nation close the gap to 100% renewable energy and produce hydrogen.
3 bald eagles die, 10 sick after eating euthanized animals

3 bald eagles die, 10 sick after eating euthanized animals

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — At least 13 bald eagles were likely poisoned by scavenging the carcasses of euthanized animals that were improperly dumped at a Minnesota landfill, and three of the majestic birds have died.