Focus on Environment
‘End of an era’: UK to shut last coal-fired power plant
The Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, a coal landmark in the UK, will close, marking the end of UK coal power.
Three activists risking their lives for the planet
Three activists face violence opposing wildcat gold mining in Ecuador, illegal shrimp farming in Indonesia, and oil in Uganda.
B.C. forest watchdog says province should improve watershed management
B.C.'s forest watchdog urges better watershed management after finding "excessive" logging in at-risk areas without proper oversight.
Critics slam Alberta oil well clean up suggestion for favoring industry, lacking public input
Critics say Alberta's oil well cleanup plan favors industry, lacks public input, and may use public funds unfairly.
Energy execs say they believe VP Kamala Harris is indeed open to fracking
Top natural gas executives say they trust Kamala Harris's pledge to keep fracking, citing energy price concerns.
US and UN condemn slaying of environmentalist in Honduras
The U.S. and global leaders condemned the killing of Honduran environmentalist Juan López, demanding a full investigation.
Google says it will rethink its plans for a big data center in Chile over water worries
Google halts plans for a $200M data center in Chile to address environmental concerns, citing water usage and sustainability issues amid a severe...
Flame from furious pipeline fire near Houston subsides but continues burning
A pipeline explosion in Deer Park, Texas, caused by a vehicle striking an above-ground valve, led to a fire, evacuation, and ongoing investigations.
Oregon tribe sues govt over offshore wind auction
An Oregon tribe sues the U.S. over offshore wind plans, citing inadequate analysis of environmental and cultural impacts.
Brazilian firefighters battle national park wildfire that is enveloping Brasilia in smoke
Wildfires fueled by historic drought ravage Brazil's national park, shrouding Brasilia in smoke; authorities investigate arson.
