Tag: Climate and environment
New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, group says
TOMS RIVER, N.J. -- Years of toxic waste dumping in a Jersey Shore community where childhood cancer rates rose caused at least $1...
Global demand spurring Indonesia's mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
KABAENA, Indonesia -- The crystal blue waters that once surrounded Kabaena are murky brown now, and the octopi and colorful fish that locals...
Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas
WASHINGTON -- The United States should proceed cautiously as officials consider new natural gas export terminals, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Tuesday, warning...
Opposition growing in Boston over plan to renovate historic stadium for women's professional soccer
BOSTON -- As the quarterback for the storied Boston Latin Academy, Jack Shapiro has long relished playing some of his high school games...
Damaged Russian ships spilled an estimated 3,700 tons of oil in Kerch Strait, state media says
MOSCOW -- An estimated 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil has spilled into the Kerch Strait after two Russian ships were seriously damaged...
Enbridge pipeline spills 70,000 gallons of oil in Wisconsin
OAKLAND, Wis. -- Roughly 70000 gallons (264,978 litres) of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said.The problem was...