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Wildfire threat continues in much of the US Northeast as dry conditions persist

Wildfire threat continues in much of the US Northeast as dry conditions persist

Firefighters in New York said Sunday that a voluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes from a stubborn wildfire near the New Jersey border as officials in much of the Northeast coped with hundreds of brush fires in tinder-
Tea is a way of life in Azerbaijan and center stage at COP29. But it's not immune to climate change

Tea is a way of life in Azerbaijan and center stage at COP29. But it's not immune to climate change

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Agreements might not yet be brewing amongst negotiators at United Nations climate talks, but tea certainly is. It's one of the clearest reminders that the climate summit — COP29 — is hosted by Azerbaijan.
Trump's new energy council could mean trade opportunity for Canada: experts

Trump's new energy council could mean trade opportunity for Canada: experts

WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump builds his new energy-focused administration, experts say it could open opportunities for Canada to expand the two countries' long-standing partnership amid threats of widespread tariffs from the president-elect.
A third November storm, Sara, serves notice that a busy hurricane season isn't over yet

A third November storm, Sara, serves notice that a busy hurricane season isn't over yet

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — As the third named storm to emerge during November, Tropical Storm Sara serves as a reminder that the Atlantic hurricane season hasn't quite ended.
Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing massive numbers of people

Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing massive numbers of people

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon wrecked houses, caused towering tidal surges and forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to emergency shelters as it cut across the northern Philippines on Sunday in the sixth major storm to hit th
Eby says new B.C. cabinet built around 'kitchen table' issues: affordability, homes

Eby says new B.C. cabinet built around 'kitchen table' issues: affordability, homes

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the British Columbia cabinet he introduces Monday will be tasked with focusing on issues voters strongly told the government they are most concerned about: affordability, health care, community safety, housing and th
As talks in Baku cross the halfway point, nations are no closer to a goal on cash for climate action

As talks in Baku cross the halfway point, nations are no closer to a goal on cash for climate action

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Distractions were bigger than deals in the first week of United Nations climate talks, leaving a lot to be done, especially on the main issue of money.
Renewed wildfire escapes containment and prompts evacuation near New York-New Jersey border

Renewed wildfire escapes containment and prompts evacuation near New York-New Jersey border

WEST MILFORD, N.J.

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in his upcoming, second administration.
A third November storm, Sara, serves notice that a busy hurricane season isn't over yet

A third November storm, Sara, serves notice that a busy hurricane season isn't over yet

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — As the third named storm to emerge during November, Tropical Storm Sara serves as a reminder that the Atlantic hurricane season hasn't quite ended.
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