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Lawsuits aim to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for climate change. Here's a look at some

Lawsuits aim to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for climate change. Here's a look at some

A German court ruled against a Peruvian farmer Wednesday in a landmark case that claimed global warming fueled by energy company RWE 's historical greenhouse gas emissions put his home at risk.
Britain's biggest water firm hit with record fine over sewage and dividends

Britain's biggest water firm hit with record fine over sewage and dividends

LONDON (AP) 鈥 Britain鈥檚 biggest water company was fined almost 123 million pounds ($166 million) on Wednesday for releasing sewage into rivers and streams while paying dividends to its shareholders.
Nepal vows to keep Himalayas safe and clean as it hosts conference for Everest climbers

Nepal vows to keep Himalayas safe and clean as it hosts conference for Everest climbers

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) 鈥 Nepal's government said on Tuesday it has a 鈥渄uty to protect鈥 the Himalayas from the risks presented by climate change and the growing numbers of climbers attempting to scale the region's summits, especially Everest.
Meet Jia Jia and De De, Hong Kong's first locally born giant pandas

Meet Jia Jia and De De, Hong Kong's first locally born giant pandas

HONG KONG (AP) 鈥 Hong Kong's first locally born giant pandas have finally been named and introduced as Jia Jia and De De.
Hawaii's governor signs new hotel tax legislation to help cope with climate change

Hawaii's governor signs new hotel tax legislation to help cope with climate change

HONOLULU (AP) 鈥 Hawaii's governor signed legislation Tuesday that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address eroding shorelines, wildfires and other consequences of climate change .
小蓝视频 orders Hobo Hot Spring restored, as new fence blocks off public use

小蓝视频 orders Hobo Hot Spring restored, as new fence blocks off public use

The British Columbia government has ordered the restoration of free natural hot spring pools that were mysteriously filled with dirt and boulders last fall.
Chiefs in Nova Scotia say province needs to improve consultation on natural resources

Chiefs in Nova Scotia say province needs to improve consultation on natural resources

HALIFAX 鈥 The Nova Scotia Assembly of Mi鈥檏maw Chiefs says the provincial government needs to do a better job of consultation as it pushes to develop the province鈥檚 natural resources.
Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law

Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law

OTTAWA 鈥 The federal government moved on Tuesday to purge consumer carbon pricing from law, effectively putting an end to what was once the keystone of the Liberals' climate policy.
Virginia's capital is under a boil-water advisory after more water treatment operations issues

Virginia's capital is under a boil-water advisory after more water treatment operations issues

RICHMOND, Va.
Alabama study reveals hurricane resilience programs are paying off for homeowners and insurers

Alabama study reveals hurricane resilience programs are paying off for homeowners and insurers

A new Alabama study of hurricane-affected homes sends a clear message to insurers and homeowners nationwide: climate-resilient construction methods can protect homes, and save a lot of money.