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Atmospheric rivers deluge parts of B.C. as storm season begins

Atmospheric rivers deluge parts of B.C. as storm season begins

A series of atmospheric rivers has been moving across British Columbia's north and central coasts and spreading into the Interior, bringing heavy rain.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to curb oil and gas pollution near neighborhoods

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to curb oil and gas pollution near neighborhoods

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday to reduce oil and gas pollution — the Democrat’s latest move in an ongoing battle against the fossil fuel industry and its impacts on the environment and public health.
Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says

Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children. U.S.
Climate change made some heat waves at least 10 times more likely: Environment Canada

Climate change made some heat waves at least 10 times more likely: Environment Canada

A new rapid analysis says climate change made August heat waves over some of Canada's most northern – and rapidly warming – regions at least 10 times more likely. Environment and Climate Change Canada says the heat waves in Inuvik, N.W.T.
Shein faces scrutiny in Italy over possible greenwashing

Shein faces scrutiny in Italy over possible greenwashing

Italy’s antitrust watchdog is investigating the online fast fashion giant Shein for potentially making misleading claims about its sustainability practices.
A zoo in Finland with financial woes is returning giant pandas to China

A zoo in Finland with financial woes is returning giant pandas to China

HELSINKI (AP) — A zoo in Finland has agreed with Chinese authorities to return two loaned giant pandas to China more than eight years ahead of schedule because they have become too expensive for the facility to maintain amid declining visitors.
Bahamas seeks help to pay off debt brought by huge storms, result of climate change

Bahamas seeks help to pay off debt brought by huge storms, result of climate change

NEW YORK (AP) — The Bahamas is stuck in a financial pickle, much of it because of the whims of climate change, bureaucracy and the fossil fuel industry, said its prime minister, who adds that he is tired of promises of help but little action.
2024 wildfire season is on track to be second largest in last two decades

2024 wildfire season is on track to be second largest in last two decades

"It's become increasingly evident that we need to shift away from viewing wildland fires simply as seasonal events..."
New Jersey hits pause on an offshore wind farm that can't find turbine blades

New Jersey hits pause on an offshore wind farm that can't find turbine blades

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey hit the pause button Wednesday on an offshore wind energy project that is having a hard time finding someone to manufacture blades for its turbines.
Evacuation order remains in effect for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred

Evacuation order remains in effect for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred

WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — An evacuation order remained in effect Wednesday for residents in an Ohio community as crews continued to work at the scene of a dangerous chemical leak.
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