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Confusion on sensor plane's abilities delayed response in Ohio train derailment, report says

Confusion on sensor plane's abilities delayed response in Ohio train derailment, report says

A specialized plane equipped with advanced sensors that the government deploys to chemical disasters could have helped authorities avoid needlessly blowing open five rail tank cars and burning their toxic contents after the disastrous 2023 East Pales
Open letter calls on regulators to restart climate disclosure work

Open letter calls on regulators to restart climate disclosure work

TORONTO — The push to make companies detail their exposure to climate change got a boost Tuesday as about 80 women leaders in business and civil society called on Canadian securities regulators to restart work on mandating climate disclosures.
Big firms abandon wind energy plans in Colombia amid regulatory shifts, social issues and grid gaps

Big firms abandon wind energy plans in Colombia amid regulatory shifts, social issues and grid gaps

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s ambitious plans for wind energy development, especially in the resource-rich La Guajira region, are facing serious setbacks as major companies pull out and projects stall, industry experts say.
Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs

Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Meta has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook’s parent company.
US private equity firm KKR drops bid to buy troubled British utility Thames Water

US private equity firm KKR drops bid to buy troubled British utility Thames Water

LONDON (AP) — British water and sewage utility Thames Water said Tuesday that a U.S. investment firm has dropped a rescue bid for the debt-burdened company.
Harrison Ford wants the Operation Smile award honoring his friend to inspire others to give more

Harrison Ford wants the Operation Smile award honoring his friend to inspire others to give more

Harrison Ford will receive an award for his philanthropy Tuesday night from the global surgery and training nonprofit Operation Smile.
Former top Greek fire officials convicted over deadly blaze, victims' relatives angry at acquittals

Former top Greek fire officials convicted over deadly blaze, victims' relatives angry at acquittals

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A court in Athens on Tuesday convicted a former Fire Service chief and nine others for their roles in managing a 2018 wildfire that killed more than 100 people outside the Greek capital.
Oil and gas have boomed in New Mexico. Its schools are contending with pollution’s effects

Oil and gas have boomed in New Mexico. Its schools are contending with pollution’s effects

COUNSELOR, N.M. (AP) — On a Tuesday in March, Billton Werito drove his son Amari toward his house in Counselor, New Mexico, driving past natural gas pipelines , wellheads and water tanks.
Oil and gas have boomed in New Mexico. Its schools are contending with pollution’s effects

Oil and gas have boomed in New Mexico. Its schools are contending with pollution’s effects

COUNSELOR, N.M. (AP) — On a Tuesday in March, Billton Werito drove his son Amari toward his house in Counselor, New Mexico, navigating the bumpy dirt road that winds through a maze of natural gas pipelines , wellheads and water tanks.
How to turn down the volume and protect wildlife in your yard and garden

How to turn down the volume and protect wildlife in your yard and garden

In the garden, the start of the growing season means the return of dirt under our fingernails, the scent of freshly spread mulch and the first blooming roses.