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Ford denies claims that his government tipped off developers on Greenbelt changes

Ford denies claims that his government tipped off developers on Greenbelt changes

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and his government did not tip off developers ahead of announcing changes to the Greenbelt. The denial comes a day after Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark offered a similar response.
Denver gets go-ahead from EPA after progress on lead pipes

Denver gets go-ahead from EPA after progress on lead pipes

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday approved a nearly $700 million plan to remove all lead water pipes in the Denver region, saying the local water utility's approach for reducing lead levels is succeeding and making swift progress.
In new role as G-20 chair, India set to focus on climate

In new role as G-20 chair, India set to focus on climate

BENGALURU, India (AP) — India officially takes up its role as chair of the Group of 20 leading economies for the coming year Thursday and it's putting climate at the top of the group's priorities.
UK royals arrive in Boston to showcase youthful monarchy

UK royals arrive in Boston to showcase youthful monarchy

BOSTON (AP) — The Prince and Princess of Wales embarked Wednesday on their first overseas trip since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, aiming to showcase the younger face of a monarchy that is tackling important issues like climate change as it attemp
Viewers flock to watch glowing lava ooze from Hawaii volcano

Viewers flock to watch glowing lava ooze from Hawaii volcano

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — The world's largest volcano oozed rivers of glowing lava Wednesday, drawing thousands of awestruck viewers who jammed a Hawaii highway that could soon be covered by the flow.
Progress being made in fight to save North Atlantic right whale from extinction

Progress being made in fight to save North Atlantic right whale from extinction

HALIFAX — The latest official population estimate for the world's most endangered species of whale is grim.
Atlantic hurricane season ends with 14 named storms

Atlantic hurricane season ends with 14 named storms

MIAMI (AP) — An Atlantic hurricane season that had 14 named storms officially ended on Wednesday, leaving residents in the Florida Keys to celebrate even as others around Florida and Puerto Rico continue to grapple with the damage caused by Hurricane
Judge OKs federal intervention in struggling water system

Judge OKs federal intervention in struggling water system

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S.
US agencies sued over fate of rare Rio Grande minnow

US agencies sued over fate of rare Rio Grande minnow

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Environmentalists on Wednesday accused the U.S. government of not doing enough to ensure the survival of the Rio Grande silvery minnow as drought tightens its grip on one of the longest rivers in the West.
Deep South tornado outbreak: 2 dead from twister in the dark

Deep South tornado outbreak: 2 dead from twister in the dark

MONTGOMERY, Ala.