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Tugboat powered by ammonia sails for the first time, showing how to cut emissions from shipping

KINGSTON, N.Y. (AP) 鈥 On a tributary of the Hudson River, a tugboat powered by ammonia eased away from the shipyard dock and sailed for the first time to show how the maritime industry can slash planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions.
9 European Union nations pledge to turn the Mediterranean into a green energy hub

9 European Union nations pledge to turn the Mediterranean into a green energy hub

LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) 鈥 Officials from nine southern European Union member countries said Monday they're focused on harnessing offshore wind and solar energy to try to turn the Mediterranean region into a renewable energy hub and stave off the risks o

Tropical Storm John forms in the Pacific and may cause flooding in southern Mexico

MIAMI (AP) 鈥 Tropical Storm John has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean and may bring flooding to southern Mexico later in the week. U.S.
At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future - and actually make it happen

At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future - and actually make it happen

UNITED NATIONS (AP) 鈥 The U.N. General Assembly adopted a 鈥淧act for the Future鈥 to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Now comes the hard part: uniting the world鈥檚 divided nations to move quickly to implement its 56 actions. U.N.
Rescue workers search for at least 6 people missing after heavy rain pounds Japan鈥檚 Noto region

Rescue workers search for at least 6 people missing after heavy rain pounds Japan鈥檚 Noto region

TOKYO (AP) 鈥 Rescue workers searched for at least six people missing Sunday after heavy rain pounded Japan鈥檚 northcentral region of Noto, triggering landslides and floods and leaving one person dead in a region still recovering from a deadly Jan.
'We have a responsibility:' Trudeau urges global leaders to support pact for future

'We have a responsibility:' Trudeau urges global leaders to support pact for future

NEW YORK 鈥 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that at a time when the world faces increasing instability, leaders have a choice: bury their heads in the sand or put their differences aside for the sake of future generations.
UN nations endorse a 'Pact for the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk

UN nations endorse a 'Pact for the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk

UNITED NATIONS (AP) 鈥 The U.N.
Birds, bees and ballots: Swiss voters reject plan to better protect the country's biodiversity

Birds, bees and ballots: Swiss voters reject plan to better protect the country's biodiversity

GENEVA (AP) 鈥 Switzerland , known for natural beauty like pristine lakes and majestic Alpine peaks, ranks among the world's richest countries whose plant and animal life is under the greatest threat.
The number of rhinos is slightly up but poaching has increased too

The number of rhinos is slightly up but poaching has increased too

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) 鈥 The rhino population across the world has increased slightly but so have the killings, mostly in South Africa, as poaching fed by huge demand for rhino horns remains a top threat, conservationists said in a new report.
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) 鈥 鈥淧aper or plastic鈥 will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.
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