ENVIRONMENT

Wind energy company kills 150 bald eagles in US, pleads guilty

A subsidiary of one of the largest U.S. providers of renewable energy pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

EPA moves to restore Obama-era rules on power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday moved to restore a federal determination that allowed it to regulate mercury, lead and other toxic metals from coal-fired and oil-fired power plants.

Bill Gates bets on nuclear power in Wyoming town

In November, a company started by Bill Gates, TerraPower, announced it had chosen Kemmerer, Wyoming, for a nontraditional, sodium-cooled nuclear reactor that will bring on workers from a local coal-fired power plant scheduled to close soon.

'Gasland' driller faces criminal charges

One of Pennsylvania's biggest gas drillers is facing newer allegations of pollution in a rural community where it is already charged with fouling residents’ drinking water wells with high levels of methane.

France adopts green habits, banning plastic on some foods

No more plastic packaging around fruits and vegetables and car ads promoting walking and cycling instead of driving: In 2022, French customers will be encouraged to adopt more environmentally friendly habits under a series of new regulations.