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How to help those affected by Hurricane Helene

How to help those affected by Hurricane Helene

The full impact of Hurricane Helene won't be known for weeks, but groups from both the public and private sector are mobilizing efforts to help those affected by the Category 4 storm that has killed at least 120 people and already caused billions in

Judge in Alaska sets aside critical habitat designation for threatened bearded, ringed seals

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A judge in Alaska has set aside a federal agency's action designating an area the size of Texas as critical habitat for two species of threatened Arctic Alaska seals. U.S.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it

Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it

Kay Masterson has always wanted to make her Boston-area restaurant more sustainable, partnering with an organic farm to get some vegetables close by and offering reusable containers for customers' takeout.
Jasper captive caribou breeding program slowly recovers from summer wildfire

Jasper captive caribou breeding program slowly recovers from summer wildfire

JASPER, ALTA. — By this time, Jasper National Park's caribou breeding centre was supposed to be nearly done, ready for pregnant cows to bed down behind its fence, safe from predators and working on replenishing the park's diminishing herds.
Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up

Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The number of people killed in Nepal by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend reached 193 while recovery and rescue work stepped up on Monday.
Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms

Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms

PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, hundreds of brown-bodied hens waddle around a large barn at Weber Family Farms.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it

Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it

Kay Masterson has always wanted to make her Boston-area restaurant more sustainable, partnering with an organic farm to get some vegetables close by and offering reusable containers for customers' takeout.
Over 90,000 Georgia residents sheltering a day after chemical plant fire sends chlorine into the air

Over 90,000 Georgia residents sheltering a day after chemical plant fire sends chlorine into the air

CONYERS, Ga.
A powerful typhoon is lashing northern Philippine islands

A powerful typhoon is lashing northern Philippine islands

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon was lashing the northernmost islands of the Philippines Monday, prompting officials to evacuate villagers, shut down schools and inter-island ferries and warn of “potentially very destructive” damage to c
Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. It ends 142 years of coal power in the UK

Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. It ends 142 years of coal power in the UK

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s last coal-fired power plant is closing on Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution.
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