Tag: animals

Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

PORTLAND, Maine -- The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes for one of the oldest sectors of...

Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds

BRASILIA, Brazil -- The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread...

Biden's approval of an oil lease sale will keep the door open to drilling in Alaska's Arctic refuge

JUNEAU, Alaska -- The Biden administration has approved plans for a sale of oil and gas leases in Alaska that leaves open the...

Hong Kong will display 2,500 panda sculptures to capitalize on a local bear craze

HONG KONG -- Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears...

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation

SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea and Russia reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation following high-level talks in Pyongyang this week,...

Report finds that America is catching and eating a little less fish

PORTLAND, Maine -- The volume and value of America's commercial fishing industry both fell according to newly released federal figures, though members of...