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Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history

Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history

A giant female Chinook salmon flips on her side in the shallow water and wriggles wildly, using her tail to carve out a nest in the riverbed as her body glistens in the sunlight.
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.
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.
Biden will become the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest

Biden will become the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest

SAO PAULO (AP) — Joe Biden will become the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest during a brief stop Sunday in the Brazilian city of Manaus, coming as the U.S.
Latest typhoon batters the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing about 400,000 people

Latest typhoon batters the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing about 400,000 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
Park regulars in New Delhi's Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won't force them out

Park regulars in New Delhi's Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won't force them out

NEW DELHI (AP) — For many in New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities , Lodhi Garden is an escape in the heart of India’s capital.
Park regulars in New Delhi's Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won't force them out

Park regulars in New Delhi's Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won't force them out

NEW DELHI (AP) — For many in New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities , Lodhi Garden is an escape in the heart of India’s capital.
Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling

Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump promised repeatedly during his campaign to expand oil drilling in the U.S.

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in a second Trump administration.
Tropical Storm Sara drenches Honduras’ northern coast with flash flooding and mudslides in forecast

Tropical Storm Sara drenches Honduras’ northern coast with flash flooding and mudslides in forecast

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) — Tropical Storm Sara started moving slightly faster Saturday after it stalled over Honduras, drenching the northern coast of the Central American nation, swelling rivers and trapping some people at home.
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