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Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks associated with them. The complaint, which was filed last week in federal court, focuses on a cluster of 13 facilities in northeastern Maryland operated by Delaware-based W.L. Gore & Associates. It alleges the company polluted the air and water around its facilities with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances , jeopardizing the health of surrounding communities while raking in profits. The lawsuit adds to other claims filed in recent years, including a class action on behalf of Cecil County residents in 2023 demanding Gore foot the bill for water filtration systems, medical bills and other damages associated with decades of harmful pollution in the largely rural community. “PFAS are linked to cancer, weakened immune systems, and can even harm the ability to bear children,” Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said in a statement. “It is unacceptable for any company to knowingly contaminate our drinking water with these toxins, putting Marylanders at risk of severe health conditions.” Gore spokesperson Donna Leinwand Leger said the company is “surprised by the Maryland Attorney General’s decision to initiate legal action, particularly in light of our proactive and intensive engagement with state regulators over the past two years.” “We have been working with Maryland, employing the most current, reliable science and technology to assess the potential impact of our operations and guide our ongoing, collaborative efforts to protect the environment,” the company said in a statement, noting a Dec. 18 report that contains nearly two years of groundwater testing results. But attorney Philip Federico, who represents plaintiffs in the class action and other lawsuits against Gore, called the company’s efforts “too little, much too late.” In the meantime, he said, residents are continuing to suffer — one of his clients was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. “It’s typical corporate environmental contamination,” he said. “They’re in no hurry to fix the problem.” The synthetic chemicals are especially harmful because they’re nearly indestructible and can build up in various environments, including the human body. In addition to cancers and immune system problems, exposure to certain levels of PFAS has been linked to increased cholesterol levels, reproductive health issues and developmental delays in children, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Gore leaders failed to warn people living near its Maryland facilities about the potential impacts, hoping to protect their corporate image and avoid liability, according to the state’s lawsuit. The result has been “a toxic legacy for generations to come,” the lawsuit alleges. Since the chemicals are already in the local environment, protecting residents now often means installing complex and expensive water filtration systems. People with private wells have found highly elevated levels of dangerous chemicals in their water, according to the class action lawsuit. The Maryland facilities are located in a rural area just across the border from Delaware, where Gore has become a longtime fixture in the community. The company, which today employs more than 13,000 people, was founded in 1958 after Wilbert Gore left the chemical giant DuPont to start his own business. Its profile rose with the development of Gore-Tex , a lightweight waterproof material created by stretching polytetrafluoroethylene, which is better known by the brand name Teflon that’s used to coat nonstick pans. The membrane within Gore-Tex fabric has billions of pores that are smaller than water droplets, making it especially effective for outdoor gear. The state’s complaint traces Gore’s longstanding relationship with DuPont , arguing that information about the chemicals' dangers was long known within both companies as they sought to keep things quiet and boost profits. It alleges that as early as 1961, DuPont scientists knew the chemical caused adverse liver reactions in rats and dogs. DuPont has faced widespread litigation in recent years. Along with two spinoff companies, it announced a $1.18 billion deal last year to resolve complaints of polluting many U.S. drinking water systems with forever chemicals. The Maryland lawsuit seeks to hold Gore responsible for costs associated with the state’s ongoing investigations and cleanup efforts, among other damages. State oversight has ramped up following litigation from residents alleging their drinking water was contaminated. Until then, the company operated in Cecil County with little scrutiny. Gore announced in 2014 that it had eliminated perfluorooctanoic acid from the raw materials used to create Gore-Tex. But it’s still causing long-term impacts because it persists for so long in the environment, attorneys say. Over the past two years, Gore has hired an environmental consulting firm to conduct testing in the area and provided bottled water and water filtration systems to residents near certain Maryland facilities, according to a webpage describing its efforts. Recent testing of drinking water at residences near certain Gore sites revealed perfluorooctanoic acid levels well above what the EPA considers safe, according to state officials. Attorneys for the state acknowledged Gore’s ongoing efforts to investigate and address the problem but said the company needs to step up and be a better neighbor. “While we appreciate Gore’s limited investigation to ascertain the extent of PFAS contamination around its facilities, much more needs to be done to protect the community and the health of residents,” Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain said in a statement. “We must remove these forever chemicals from our natural resources urgently, and we expect responsible parties to pay for this remediation.”Winnipeg Jets (18-6, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (14-8, in the Central Division) Dallas; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Winnipeg Jets after Mason Marchment scored two goals in the Stars' 5-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Dallas has a 14-8 record overall and a 5-2-0 record in Central Division play. The Stars have a +17 scoring differential, with 76 total goals scored and 59 conceded. Winnipeg has an 18-6 record overall and a 7-1-0 record in Central Division play. The Jets have gone 10-1-0 in games they score at least one power-play goal. Sunday's game is the second time these teams square off this season. The Jets won the last matchup 4-1. Cole Perfetti scored two goals in the victory. TOP PERFORMERS: Marchment has nine goals and 14 assists for the Stars. Roope Hintz has five goals and one assist over the last 10 games. Kyle Connor has 13 goals and 16 assists for the Jets. Mark Scheifele has scored five goals with three assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 6-4-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.6 assists, 3.3 penalties and 8.6 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game. Jets: 5-5-0, averaging three goals, 4.7 assists, 4.2 penalties and 11.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game. INJURIES: Stars: None listed. Jets: None listed. 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US authorities on Tuesday charged the man suspected of gunning down a health insurance CEO in New York earlier this month with murder, including a charge of second-degree murder "as an act of terrorism." Mangione, 26, is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street on December 4, triggering a nationwide manhunt that ended last week when he was spotted at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. The former data engineer remains jailed in that state as he fights efforts to extradite him to New York to face charges there over the killing, which brought into focus widespread public anger against the US health care system. Mangione "is charged with one count of murder in the first degree and two counts of murder in the second degree, including one count of murder in the second degree as an act of terrorism," said Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg. Bragg said the terrorism charge was included because the shooting met the prerequisites for such a determination under New York law. "In its most basic terms, this was a killing that was intended to evoke terror and we've seen that reaction," he said. "This was not an ordinary killing." The maximum penalty for the murder charges Mangione faces is life in prison without parole, Bragg said. The suspect was also charged with several crimes related to his possession of a weapon, which authorities said was a 3D-printed "ghost gun." "We allege he... took out a nine-millimeter 3D-printed ghost gun equipped with a 3D-printed suppressor and shot (Thompson) once in the back and once in the leg," said Bragg. "These weapons are increasingly proliferating throughout New York City and the entire country. Evolving technology will only make this problem worse," he said. "Last year, over 80 ghost guns and ghost gun parts were recovered in Manhattan alone." In the wake of Thompson's killing, many social media users have lionized Mangione, with some even calling for further killings of other CEOs. Jessica Tisch, the New York City police commissioner, criticized members of the public who had praised the murder. "In the nearly two weeks since Mr Thompson's killing, we have seen a shocking and appalling celebration of cold-blooded murder," said Tisch. Mangione is due in Pennsylvania court on Thursday for a hearing on his extradition to New York. Police say a "life-changing, life-altering" back injury may have motivated Mangione, although they added that there was "no indication" that he was ever a client of UnitedHealthcare. When he was arrested, Mangione had a three-page handwritten text criticizing the US health care system. Police have said that Mangione's fingerprints matched those found near the crime scene, and that shell casings match the gun found on him when he was arrested. Bragg said that the suspect traveled to New York on November 24 with the intention of murdering Thompson. On December 4, he is alleged to have waited "for nearly an hour" outside the hotel where Thompson was shot early that morning. "This was a frightening, well planned, targeted murder that was intended to cause shock and attention and intimidation," said district attorney Bragg. bur-aha/mdNone

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OTTAWA, ON , Dec. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - In the 21st century, building out clean, reliable, and affordable electricity is the best way to bring a growing economy the low-cost power it needs to compete. Today, 85% of Canada's electricity is generated from clean sources like hydropower, wind, solar, and nuclear—and it's a big part of the reason why companies around the world are choosing to invest in Canadian workers and business. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, released Powering Canada's Future, which lays out our roadmap to build more affordable, reliable, and clean power to help meet growing demand. As part of this plan, the Ministers also released the finalized Clean Electricity Regulations , which will cement Canada's position as a global clean electricity powerhouse. Powering Canada's Future will unlock new economic opportunities for workers and investors, drive lower energy bills for Canadian families, and fight climate change. The strategy unveiled today recognizes an economy that demands more and more clean electricity. Canada's steady supply of clean and affordable electricity has already attracted investments from Volkswagen, Honda, General Motors, Stellantis, Michelin, and many others that are choosing to build in Canada . These opportunities are already supporting good-paying and long-term manufacturing jobs for generations of Canadian workers, often in unionized positions. Today, the Government of Canada is sending a strong market signal to investors and the electricity industry that now is the time to build more clean Canadian power for communities and industries and in the process continue to generate good jobs for Canadian workers. Canada is also accelerating work already underway, sparked by historic billions in support that the federal government is bringing to the table, including through the clean electricity investment tax credit. The criteria for the clean electricity investment tax credit have been finalized in the Fall Economic Statement. The certainty and support these tax credits now provide to governments, utilities, and independent businesses nationwide will help supercharge the construction of new clean electricity projects. They are part of the more than $60 billion in federal support scheduled over the next decade that will get more projects built, faster. Across Canada , electrification is driving savings for families on their total energy bills. In many parts of Canada , renewables are the lowest-cost sources of electricity to the grid and thousands of Canadian households are cutting their energy costs every year as they switch to hybrid and electric cars, install heat pumps, and adopt other cost-cutting electrified technologies. Making the switch to clean alternatives is easier than ever, thanks to federal purchase incentives and rebate programs that are helping to put hundreds of dollars more in the pockets of Canadian families every month. Alongside the historic investments announced in recent years, the Clean Electricity Regulations finalized today provide guardrails that will ensure that new investments in power generation will support the clean grid that will be the foundation of Canada's efforts to build a net-zero economy by 2050. They were shaped by rounds of extensive input over nearly three years from provincial and territorial governments, electricity providers, Indigenous peoples, labour unions, experts, and everyday Canadians. This extensive engagement allowed us to make changes that respond to evidence-based concerns, leading to final regulations that better balance affordability, reliability, and emission reductions. As Canada's demand for electricity grows, so must supply. The opportunity to power our communities with clean, affordable, and reliable power is a win-win-win—for our energy workers, for affordability, and for the environment. Canada's climate plan is driving greenhouse gas pollution down for the first time, even as our economy continues to grow—and that's thanks in large part to the leadership of the electricity sector. Together, with provinces and territories, Indigenous peoples, municipalities, utilities, and electricity suppliers, we will seize the opportunity ahead to build a strong economy and healthy environment for our children and grandchildren. Quotes "Powering Canada's Future is our plan to accelerate clean power development through a historic suite of investments, permitting actions, and the finalized Clean Electricity Regulations . This is a plan that cuts energy bills for Canadians while reliably meeting rising power demand, creating more good union jobs and saving the equivalent of 55 million cars' worth of tailpipe emissions from polluting our air. – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change "In every province and territory, our clean electricity competitive advantage presents a huge opportunity and helps Canadians save more on their energy bills. As we build more electricity to meet growing demand, we will ensure we do so in a way that puts reliability and affordability at the centre and leaves a cleaner, more prosperous future for our children and grandchildren." – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources "The Clean Electricity Regulations will help improve our health and strengthen our economy. This is a plan to modernize and grow Canada's electricity grid. That means good jobs for Canadian workers, a secure and reliable grid, and less air pollution linked to heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. " – The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health "In energy history, we've witnessed the Age of Coal and the Age of Oil—and we're now moving at speed into the Age of Electricity, which will define the global energy system going forward and increasingly be based on clean sources of electricity." – Dr. Fatih Birol , Executive Director, International Energy Agency "As the national hub for First Peoples' participation in a prosperous and sustainable energy future, Indigenous clean energy supports the vital importance of Powering Canada's Future, including the investments and regulations within the strategy that empower Indigenous leadership." – James Jenkins , Executive Director, Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) "With the strong labour conditions such as prevailing wages and apprenticeship requirements attached to the clean electricity investment tax credits, as well as the new Clean Electricity Regulations , the future is bright for skilled trades workers in Canada . The promise of clean, green, high-skill, high-wage, and unionized positions is a huge opportunity for Canadians looking to join the skilled trades. We welcome these announcements." – Sean Strickland , Executive Director, Canada's Building Trades Unions "The Power Workers' Union strongly supports the federal government's clean energy investment tax credits and the more than $60 billion in support being provided over the next decade. Canada's path to decarbonization requires a massive build-out of dependable carbon-free electricity generation while executing the transmission and distribution system infrastructure improvements needed to reliably deliver affordable electricity to Canadians. This is a time of opportunity for Canada's electricity sector to meet the demands of tomorrow." – Jeff Parnell , President, Power Workers' Union "Powering Canada's Future recognizes the fact that new investments in nuclear energy play an essential role in our ability to satisfy the triple bottom line of sustainability, affordability, and reliability. The Society of United Professionals is particularly pleased by the Government's recognition of the high-quality union jobs throughout CANDU's overwhelmingly domestic supply chain and of commitments that support the industry and its workers to continue to more efficiently build an energy future for Canadians that is clean, reliable, and affordable." – Rebecca Caron , President, the Society of United Professionals "Nuclear energy is a cornerstone of Canada's electricity grid, providing reliable, emissions-free power that supports our clean energy future, as showcased in Canada's Clean Electricity Strategy. Tools like Canada's clean electricity investment tax credit, also highlighted in today's strategy, are central to driving necessary investments in clean energy infrastructure while keeping costs manageable for families and businesses." – Patrick Dalzell , Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Market Development, Bruce Power "The climate emergency can be addressed by knocking carbon out of electricity generation with established renewable energy technology. Renewable energy also engages and benefits host communities, including many First Nations who have become an essential partner of all renewable energy developers in Canada . The Clean Electricity Regulations keep us firmly on course toward de-carbonizing our electricity generation fleet." – Peter Clibbon , Senior Vice-President of Development, Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. "The investments announced in Powering Canada's Future will not just help Indigenous and local communities to access the capital they need to play a larger role in Canada's renewable energy and energy storage sector, they will also help reduce the cost of electricity for Canadian consumers." – Vittoria Bellissimo , President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) "The federal government has a crucial role to play in helping provinces meet the rapidly growing demand for clean electricity, whether from households looking to save money through electrification, or industries looking to seize a competitive edge. Powering Canada's Future offers a constructive approach that showcases meaningful investments and flexible regulations that will help build out the required clean power sources while protecting the affordability and reliability of our electricity grids." – Evan Pivnick , Clean Energy Program Manager, Clean Energy Canada "We're celebrating this significant step toward clean electricity in Canada because it means more affordable energy bills, good jobs, and better health outcomes. The Powering Canada's Future plan and the Clean Electricity Regulations are just the start toward growing Canada's renewable energy sector, and we will continue to work toward 100% clean electricity to unlock even more benefits for people living in Canada ." – Stephen Thomas , Clean Energy Manager, David Suzuki Foundation "Across Canada , many provincial governments have already recognised the huge economic opportunity associated with expanding the amount of reliable, affordable, clean electricity powering their grids. The vast majority of Canadians live in provinces where governments are taking steps to scale-up non-emitting forms of generation, as they seek to attract investment from companies that want access to clean power. The ability to generate abundant clean power is one of Canada's greatest strengths, and the Clean Electricity Regulations will set us up to continue to capitalize on that strength and thrive in the clean economy of 2030 and beyond." – Scott MacDougall , Electricity Program Director, Pembina Institute Quick facts Powering Canada's Future combines historic investments and balanced, fair regulations to ensure new electricity production in Canada is built with the affordable, reliable, clean, and renewable energy sources Canadians expect. The electricity sector and electricity workers have led the charge on cutting pollution over the last 20 years, proving that expanding affordable power and reducing emissions can go hand in hand. Across Canada , electricity operators are taking advantage of the more than $60 billion over the next decade in federal support to help build 21st century electricity grids. The Government of Canada respects the role of provinces and territories in managing the electricity grid and supports the regional circumstances and unique needs of electricity systems across the country. That is why we are providing ample time to enable electricity providers to make the necessary investments and plan for the Clean Electricity Regulations ' implementation over the next decade. The International Energy Agency recently declared that the world is moving into the Age of Electricity , and as a nation with enormous generation capacity and an already 85% clean grid, Canada is poised to lead. All G7 countries have committed to building a net-zero grid as a foundational measure for enabling achievement of net-zero economies by 2050. Clean electricity means significant health and environmental benefits, avoiding related cost impacts. The Regulations are estimated to result in benefits of $3.4 billion from avoided health impacts. Several studies (the Canada Electricity Advisory Council, Clean Energy Canada, and The Transition Accelerator) have found that clean electricity can enable lower and more stable electricity bills since the shift away from fossil fuels protects us from volatile electricity prices caused by global price shocks associated with fossil fuels. For example, Manitoba , Quebec , and British Columbia largely operate cleaner electricity grids that provide stable and affordable power and energy reliability during the coldest winter days. As they are largely not connected to the North American electrical grid, the Clean Electricity Regulations do not apply to the Northwest Territories , Nunavut , or Yukon . 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All rights reserved.Utah Hockey Club (9-10-4, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (15-6-3, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -192, Utah Hockey Club +159; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Utah Hockey Club after Ivan Barbashev scored two goals in the Golden Knights' 4-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets. Vegas is 15-6-3 overall and 9-2-0 at home. The Golden Knights are 15-2-2 in games they score three or more goals. Utah has a 9-10-4 record overall and a 5-6-2 record in road games. The Utah Hockey Club have an 8-0-4 record when scoring at least three goals. Saturday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Golden Knights won 4-2 in the previous meeting. Barbashev led the Golden Knights with two goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Brett Howden has scored 10 goals with one assist for the Golden Knights. Barbashev has five goals and six assists over the last 10 games. Dylan Guenther has 10 goals and 10 assists for the Utah Hockey Club. Jack McBain has scored six goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Knights: 6-3-1, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. Utah Hockey Club: 4-5-1, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.6 assists, 5.1 penalties and 14.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. INJURIES: Golden Knights: None listed. Utah Hockey Club: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

US authorities on Tuesday charged the man suspected of gunning down a health insurance CEO in New York earlier this month with murder, including a charge of second-degree murder "as an act of terrorism." Mangione, 26, is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street on December 4, triggering a nationwide manhunt that ended last week when he was spotted at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. The former data engineer remains jailed in that state as he fights efforts to extradite him to New York to face charges there over the killing, which brought into focus widespread public anger against the US health care system. Mangione "is charged with one count of murder in the first degree and two counts of murder in the second degree, including one count of murder in the second degree as an act of terrorism," said Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg. Bragg said the terrorism charge was included because the shooting met the prerequisites for such a determination under New York law. "In its most basic terms, this was a killing that was intended to evoke terror and we've seen that reaction," he said. "This was not an ordinary killing." The maximum penalty for the murder charges Mangione faces is life in prison without parole, Bragg said. The suspect was also charged with several crimes related to his possession of a weapon, which authorities said was a 3D-printed "ghost gun." "We allege he... took out a nine-millimeter 3D-printed ghost gun equipped with a 3D-printed suppressor and shot (Thompson) once in the back and once in the leg," said Bragg. "These weapons are increasingly proliferating throughout New York City and the entire country. Evolving technology will only make this problem worse," he said. "Last year, over 80 ghost guns and ghost gun parts were recovered in Manhattan alone." - 'Shocking and appalling' - In the wake of Thompson's killing, many social media users have lionized Mangione, with some even calling for further killings of other CEOs. Jessica Tisch, the New York City police commissioner, criticized members of the public who had praised the murder. "In the nearly two weeks since Mr Thompson's killing, we have seen a shocking and appalling celebration of cold-blooded murder," said Tisch. Mangione is due in Pennsylvania court on Thursday for a hearing on his extradition to New York. Police say a "life-changing, life-altering" back injury may have motivated Mangione, although they added that there was "no indication" that he was ever a client of UnitedHealthcare. When he was arrested, Mangione had a three-page handwritten text criticizing the US health care system. Police have said that Mangione's fingerprints matched those found near the crime scene, and that shell casings match the gun found on him when he was arrested. Bragg said that the suspect traveled to New York on November 24 with the intention of murdering Thompson. On December 4, he is alleged to have waited "for nearly an hour" outside the hotel where Thompson was shot early that morning. "This was a frightening, well planned, targeted murder that was intended to cause shock and attention and intimidation," said district attorney Bragg. bur-aha/mdPolice roll up sleeves for Bleed4BlueNone