Focus on Politics
Bill would give Georgia utility regulators extra years in office without facing voters
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Public Service Commission is an elected body that’s gone years without having elections because of a redistricting lawsuit. Anticipating...
California governor, celebrities and activists launch campaign to protect law limiting oil wells
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jane Fonda joined California Gov. Gavin Newsom and environmental advocates in Los Angeles on Friday...
Rights court condemns Peru over one of world’s most polluted towns
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights said Friday that Peru had violated residents’ “right to live in a healthy environment” in an Andean...
Maritime body approves new protections for shipping in Canadian Arctic
The international body that regulates shipping is approving new environmental protections for the Canadian Arctic. The International Maritime Organization says it will tighten...
California work safety board approves indoor heat rules, but another state agency raises objections
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As global warming raises temperatures, a California work safety board has approved standards that would require companies to protect...
U.S. federal judge temporarily blocks plans for power line Mississippi River wildlife refuge
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked plans to build a high-voltage power line across a Mississippi River wildlife refuge,...
Attempt to overturn London expansion of ultra-low emission zone blocked in Commons
A Government-backed bid to overturn the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) expansion in London has been blocked in the House of Commons. The Ulez...
UN warns against thirsty tech to solve water crisis
The world needs to better manage its freshwater resources but thirsty new technologies touted as solutions could lead to “serious problems” if left...
UK Government allocates funding for nearly 1,000 new electric buses
Funding for nearly 1,000 new electric buses has been allocated by the Government. Twenty-five councils across England have been awarded a share of...
UK public and businesses urged to join Earth Hour as landmarks set to go dark
The British public and businesses are being urged to mark Earth Hour by taking positive action for the planet, such as turning off...
