Utility recommends natural gas plant despite objections
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The nation’s largest public utility on Friday recommended replacing…
Negotiations begin for a global treaty on plastic pollution
On Friday afternoon more than 2,000 experts will wrap up a week of negotiations on plastic pollution…
Q&A: Jacob Harold creates philanthropist 'toolbox,' guide
Jacob Harold believes philanthropy needs more “strategic promiscuity” – battling the world’s…
EU climate chief defends plans for 'carbon farming'
The European Union’s top climate official has dismissed criticism from environmental groups over…
Germany quits energy treaty, says it hampers climate goals
Germany has formally decided to abandon an international energy accord that fossil fuel companies…
Syria receives cholera vaccines ahead of inoculation drive
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria has received two million doses of cholera vaccines, the first to reach…
Panama confronts illegal trafficking of animals
ANCON, Panama — In a tropical forest beside the Panama Canal, two black-handed spider monkeys…
UN: Great Barrier Reef should be on heritage 'danger' list
A United Nations-backed mission is recommending that the Great Barrier Reef be added to the list of…
Whole Foods decision to pull lobster divides enviros, pols
PORTLAND, Maine — Environmental groups are once again at odds with politicians and fishermen…