Quebec municipalities and environmentalists say province’s water reserves are at risk

A group of environmental organizations and municipalities is worried that Quebec’s groundwater reserves are dwindling due to overconsumption and the effects of climate change. In an open letter sent to the environment minister, the 12 municipalities and nine environmental organizations say the province is consuming more groundwater than is being replenished. The municipalities, located along…

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Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general – National

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as U.S. attorney general, moving to install his former personal lawyer as the top U.S. law enforcement official. Trump submitted Blanche’s name to the U.S. Senate, the White House said, days after committing to nominating him. He has been serving as acting attorney general since April. Blanche’s nomination sets…

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