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Lab tests connect black bear killed by Florida wildlife officers to fatal attack on man and his dog

JEROME, Fla. (AP) — Lab results have connected one of three black bears killed by wildlife officers in southwest Florida to a fatal attack on a man and his dog a day earlier, officials said Friday.
15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' order

15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' order

A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump's efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural reso
An offshore wind project for New York may be abandoned over Trump administration delays

An offshore wind project for New York may be abandoned over Trump administration delays

The Norwegian energy company Equinor said Friday it will be forced to terminate an offshore wind project for New York within days unless President Donald Trump 's administration relents on its order that stopped construction.
Colombia takes regional lead in Indigenous self-government, raising hopes for Amazon protection

Colombia takes regional lead in Indigenous self-government, raising hopes for Amazon protection

Colombia this week took a leading position in Latin America for Indigenous rights and forest protection by formalizing Indigenous local governments across swaths of the Amazon, raising hopes that other countries in the region will follow its lead.
Newfoundlanders forced to flee destructive wildfires can now return home

Newfoundlanders forced to flee destructive wildfires can now return home

ST. JOHN'S — Officials have lifted evacuation orders in eastern Newfoundland, allowing people to return to their communities after wildfires destroyed several homes earlier this week.
Head of Brazil's gas giant Petrobras criticized for 'drill, baby, drill!' comment about the Amazon

Head of Brazil's gas giant Petrobras criticized for 'drill, baby, drill!' comment about the Amazon

SAO PAULO (AP) — The head of Brazil's state-run gas and oil giant Petrobras was facing criticism on Friday after a video emerged of her saying “Drill, baby, drill!” when speaking about controversial oil exploration near the mouth of the Amazon River.
Enbridge CEO 'completely enthused' by conversation around energy in Canada, U.S.

Enbridge CEO 'completely enthused' by conversation around energy in Canada, U.S.

CALGARY — The chief executive of pipeline builder Enbridge Inc. says he's encouraged by how governments in both Canada and the United States are recognizing the need to build oil and gas projects more quickly.
Oyster season opens in P.E.I. for first time since detection of MSX parasite

Oyster season opens in P.E.I. for first time since detection of MSX parasite

FREDERICTON — It's the first oyster season in Prince Edward Island since a destructive parasite was identified in the province's waters last summer, and harvesters are taking stock of the extent of the damage. P.E.I.
Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver

Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A grey whale known as Little Patch has been mesmerizing onlookers in the waters off of Vancouver for weeks, sparking a sense of connection as it stops to feed in the busy region before migrating northward.
Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulate

Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulate

STONINGTON, Maine (AP) — Virginia Olsen has pulled lobsters from Maine's chilly Atlantic waters for decades while watching threats to the state's lifeblood industry mount.