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Hundreds protest proposed Alberta Clipper pipeline extension

Hundreds protest proposed Alberta Clipper pipeline extension

Calgary-based Enbridge Energy hopes to substantially increase the volume of crude oil flowing across the Canadian border in the Alberta Clipper pipeline.
by John Enger

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Poachers break into French zoo, kill white rhino and steal his horn

Poachers break into French zoo, kill white rhino and steal his horn

This is believed to be the first such incident at a European zoo. The zoo says its staff is in shock. The suspects remain at large, and police are investigating.

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Trump set to roll back federal fuel-economy requirements

Trump set to roll back federal fuel-economy requirements

The Trump administration is moving to roll back federal fuel-economy requirements that would have forced automakers to significantly increase the efficiency of new cars and trucks.
by Associated Press

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Iowa pipeline leak blamed on errant excavator

An Oklahoma-based company has blamed an errant excavator for damaging a pipeline in northern Iowa that spilled nearly 47,000 gallons of diesel.
by Associated Press

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Judge won't stop construction of Dakota Access pipeline

Judge won't stop construction of Dakota Access pipeline

A federal judge declined Tuesday to temporarily stop construction of the final section of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline, clearing the way for oil to flow as soon as next week.
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Turtle that ate nearly 1,000 coins recovering from surgery in Thailand

Turtle that ate nearly 1,000 coins recovering from surgery in Thailand

Tossing a coin into a pool is believed to be good luck. But it proved to be terrible luck for an endangered sea turtle who consumed nearly 1,000 coins thrown into her pool.

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Report: Environmental hazards kill 1.7M kids under 5 each year

Report: Environmental hazards kill 1.7M kids under 5 each year

Indoor and outdoor air pollution is one of the most extreme threats to children's health -- and is on the rise, according to the World Health Organization.
by Angus Chen

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General Mills boosts eco-friendly grain Kernza

Its dense roots extend over 10 feet -- twice as deep as conventional annual wheat. Unlike conventional wheat, farmers who grow it don't need to till the soil and replant it every year.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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American Indians protesting Trump, pipeline with march

American Indians protesting Trump, pipeline with march

Members of American Indian tribes from around the country are gathering in Washington for four days of protests against the Trump administration and the Dakota Access oil pipeline that will culminate with a Friday march on the White House.
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