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South Korean politician calls for investigation of biomass energy material imported from Indonesia

South Korean politician calls for investigation of biomass energy material imported from Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A South Korean National Assembly member has called for a moratorium on wood pellet imports from Indonesia and an investigation into their environmental impacts after government data and satellite analysis linked the country'
South Korean politician calls for investigation of biomass energy material imported from Indonesia

South Korean politician calls for investigation of biomass energy material imported from Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A South Korean National Assembly member has called for a moratorium on wood pellet imports from Indonesia and an investigation into their environmental impacts after government data and satellite analysis linked the country'
Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law

Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law

EDMONTON — Alberta is taking the federal government to court, saying Ottawa has failed to follow through on what Premier Danielle Smith calls necessary changes to a law governing resource development.
Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations

Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of an oil field in Los Angeles County is suing the state of California over a law that will require it to stop production and plug its wells or face costly fines.
Outcome remains unclear as final UN plastic treaty talks reaches halfway mark

Outcome remains unclear as final UN plastic treaty talks reaches halfway mark

OTTAWA — Canadian negotiators at the United Nations plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea said Thursday they are working "around the clock" to finalize an agreement, though the process has been predictably difficult.

California drafts plan to save its iconic and imperiled Joshua trees

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state's iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change.
New Mexico appeals court upholds rule aimed at curbing ozone pollution

New Mexico appeals court upholds rule aimed at curbing ozone pollution

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Court of Appeals has upheld regulations aimed at cracking down on emissions in one of the nation’s top-producing oil and gas states.
Death toll rises to at least 15 after landslides bury 40 homes in eastern Uganda

Death toll rises to at least 15 after landslides bury 40 homes in eastern Uganda

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At least 15 people have died and 113 others are missing after landslides buried homes in six villages in eastern Uganda , police said Thursday. Another 15 injured people have been rescued and admitted to Buluganya Health Center.

Landslides bury 40 homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, killing at least 13 people

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At least 13 people have died in eastern Uganda after landslides buried 40 homes in six villages, relief officials said Thursday.
Landslide triggered by rain in Indonesia's Sumatra island kills at least 7 people

Landslide triggered by rain in Indonesia's Sumatra island kills at least 7 people

SIBOLANGIT, Indonesia (AP) — Seven people have died in a landslide triggered by torrential rains in Indonesia’s Sumatra island, officials said on Thursday, adding to the death toll from landslides in the region this week.
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