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Minnesota approves Enbridge Energy Line 3 pipeline project
Minnesota regulators on Thursday28, 2018, June approved Enbridge Energy's proposal to replace its aging Line 3 oil pipeline, angering opponents who say the project threatens pristine areas and have vowed Standing Rock-style protests if needed to block it.
Estimated 230,000 gallons of oil spilled in derailment
An estimated 230,000 gallons (870,619 litres) of crude oil spilled into floodwaters in the northwestern corner of Iowa following a train derailment, a railroad official said on Saturday, June 23, 2018.
Peek at the future: Electric plane cruises skies over Norway
Norway's transportation minister and the head of the Scandinavian country's airport operator took off on Monday, June 18, 2018, for a short flight ... aboard a Slovenian-made two-seater electric airplane.
In India, a trio of unlikely heroes wages war on plastic
For more than 25 years, Ram Nath has lived on the banks of the Yamuna River under a 19th-century iron bridge. Each morning, the wiry man walks a few steps from his makeshift hut and enters the black, sludgy waters of one of India's most polluted rivers. He is fishing for trash.
EU proposes to ban plastic straws, stir sticks, and cotton buds
The European Union has proposed banning plastic products like cotton buds, straws, stirs and balloon sticks when alternatives are easily available to reduce litter spoiling beaches and ocean beds.
Hawaii volcano generates toxic gas plume called laze
The eruption of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii sparked new safety warnings about toxic gas on the Big Island's southern coastline after lava began flowing into the ocean and setting off a chemical reaction.
Trump launches probe into auto imports, possible tariffs
The Trump administration on Wednesday launched an investigation into whether tariffs are needed on the imports of automobiles into the United States, moving swiftly as talks over the North American Free Trade Agreement have stalled. President Donald Trump predicted earlier that U.S. automakers and auto workers would be "very happy" with the outcome of the NAFTA talks.
Enbridge Line 3 project should follow existing route, U.S. judge says
Minnesota regulators should approve Enbridge Energy's proposal for replacing its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline only if it follows the existing route rather than company's preferred route, an administrative law judge recommended on Monday, April 23, 2018.
Queen Elizabeth to attend pop concert for 92nd birthday
Queen Elizabeth is marking her 92nd birthday with a Saturday, April 21, 2018, night concert in London featuring British singers such as Sting, Tom Jones and Jamie Cullum.