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Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin
Eau Claire Leader Telegram. June 14, 2021. Editorial: Time not an excuse on vaccinations One of our editorial board members had an interesting encounter over the weekend. He went into a convenience store and the person working the counter was the...
Experts: UK is losing race to adapt to climate change
LONDON (AP) — Britain is losing the race to adapt to the inevitable effects of climate change, including worsening heat and floods, a government-appointed panel of experts said Wednesday. The Climate Change Committee, set up to advise the U.K. government, said the level...
Bill retires many NC coal-fired plants, boosts renewables
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Several coal-fired power plants operated by Duke Energy's North Carolina subsidiaries would transition to alternate fuels by the end of 2030 and a renewable-energy procurement program would be expanded in legislation unveiled Tuesday by House Republicans. ...
On Florida's horizon: Dust, brilliant sunsets and allergies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Sunsets across Florida in the coming days could become even more spectacular, as clouds of dust from the Sahara desert sweep in across the Atlantic coast. The plume is expected to dampen storm activity but worsen air pollution, causing trouble...
GM, Wabtec to develop hydrogen powered locomotives
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors has signed a deal to develop railroad locomotives powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and battery system. Under a nonbinding agreement with locomotive maker Wabtec Corp., GM batteries and hydrogen technology will be used in locomotives to help...
Republicans aim again to block governor's climate strategy
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans who control Pennsylvania's Legislature are reprising a fight from last year, passing legislation Monday to require Gov. Tom Wolf to go through them if he wants to impose a price on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The bill...
Advocates see special session as 2nd chance for their issues
Advocates for different causes are hoping to get a second chance at passing a bill or securing funding in the new state budget as the Connecticut General Assembly prepares to return to the Capitol for a short special session this week. The list runs the gamut from climate...
California faces significant early season heat wave
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Much of California faces an early season heat wave this week as high pressure over the Southwest expands westward. Significant heat is expected to be in full effect in Southern California on Tuesday, excluding some coastal areas, the National Weather...
Utility's green energy plan fuels debate in Kansas, Missouri
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' largest electric company expects to make its first big investments in solar energy over the next three years and promises zero net carbon emissions in 2045. Environmentalists don’t think Evergy is moving quickly enough. Conversely, other...
The Latest: Biden arrives in Belgium ahead of NATO summit
The Latest on the Group of Seven nations meeting being held in England: BRUSSELS — President Joe Biden has arrived in the capital of Belgium for the upcoming NATO summit, wearing a mask because of the coronavirus as an honor guard and trumpeters greeted him. ...
