Tag: Climate and environment
UK farmers plan to protest at Parliament over a tax hike they say will ruin family farms
LONDON -- With banners, bullhorns, toy tractors and an angry message, British farmers are descending on Parliament on Tuesday to protest a hike...
What to know about Chris Wright, Trump's choice to run the Energy Department
WASHINGTON -- Fossil fuel executive Chris Wright, Donald Trump's choice for Energy secretary, is a strong supporter of oil and gas development, including...
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...
French farmers mobilize for protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal
PARIS -- French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests called Monday targeting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. They argue the deal threatens their livelihoods...
More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest
U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting wildfires and boosting rural economies...
Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling
JUNEAU, Alaska -- President-elect Donald Trump promised repeatedly during his campaign to expand oil drilling in the U.S., which is good news for...