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$9.5 million in penalties in platform blast, Gulf violations
An oil industry services company will pay $9.5 million in penalties for Gulf of Mexico safety violations and for pollution from a 2012 offshore platform fire that killed three workers.
Most oil pipeline opponents leave North Dakota protest camp
Police took about 10 people into custody for failing to heed commands to leave, authorities said.
EU parliament votes in favour of trade deal with Canada
The European Union’s parliament approved a trade deal with Canada on Wednesday, extolling the pact as a sign of co−operation at a time when many political forces are trying to halt globalization.
Bills aim to beef up oil transportation safety
"We're really trying to stay on top of the changing landscape of oil transportation," said Rep. Jessyn Farrell, who is sponsoring the new legislation.
Storms preview sea-rise damage to California roads, cities
Experts say the real cost of raising, shielding or evacuating vulnerable spots, which include mass−transit systems, power plants and sewage plants, could be very high.
Official: Trump wants to slash EPA workforce, budget
Myron Ebell suggested it was reasonable to expect the president to seek a cut of about US$1 billion from the EPA’s roughly US$8 billion annual budget.
"Not a done deal," say activists as Trump revives Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines
The person with knowledge of Trump’s decisions insisted on anonymity because that person was not authorized to confirm the moves ahead of a formal announcement.
Federal study on Dakota Access pipeline to move forward
The notice says public comments will be accepted until Feb. 20 on "potential issues, concerns and reasonable alternatives" that should be considered in a study.
Trudeau confirms Canadian among dead Istanbul nightclub attack
The private Dogan news agency said Sunday the dead also included two Indians, two Tunisians and one victim each from Canada, Syria, Israel, Lebanon and Belgium.
Pipeline uncertainty illustrates broader concerns for tribes
What's unclear is whether Trump, who once owned stock in the pipeline builder, will seek to reverse the Army's decision this month to explore alternate routes.