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Russia: Too early to consider exchange of Canadian US spy suspect
Russia's deputy foreign minister is brushing back suggestions that an American with Canadian citizenship being held in Moscow on suspicion of spying could be exchanged for a Russian.
Michigan AG to review pipeline deal at governor's request
Michigan's new governor and attorney general moved quickly on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, to review the legality of a contentious state deal to run an oil pipeline beneath a crucial section of the Great Lakes.
Minnesota governor's administration files Line 3 appeal
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton's administration on Friday appealed a state regulatory panel's approval of Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
Governors agree to study sending gas to Asia through Mexico
The governors of Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico's Sonora state signed an agreement on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, to study a plan to export natural gas to Asia by connecting existing pipelines to move the fuel south to the Gulf of California.
Norway sees boom in electric cars, fueled by the government
A silent revolution has transformed driving in Norway.
US energy secretary urges Iraq to quit dependency on Iran
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry arrived in Baghdad on a trade mission on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, urging Iraq to reduce its energy dependence on Iran and open its own energy sector to American investment.
Washington state combats collisions with new wildlife bridge
Before descending the Cascade Mountains on its final stretch to Seattle, Interstate 90 cuts through a mountain pass of old growth forests and wetlands.
Water from sewage rivers used to grow vegetables in Bolivia
What gets flushed down in Bolivia's capital city is used to irrigate the green, leafy fields that supply its produce markets.
Presidential hopefuls pushed to go big on climate change
Environmental activists are ramping up a pressure campaign designed to drum up Democratic support for a sweeping agenda to fight climate change, with the 2020 presidential campaign in their sights.
GM fights government to retain tax credit for electric cars
General Motors is fighting to retain a valuable tax credit for electric vehicles as the nation's largest automaker tries to deal with the political fallout triggered by its plans to shutter several U.S. factories and shed thousands of workers.