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Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes for one of the oldest sectors of the U.S.

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Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes for one of the oldest sectors of the U.S.

Dec 12, 2024 10:06 PM Read more >

Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — were caught and released recently in Cambodia, reviving hopes for the survival of the species.

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3,700 people return to Malibu homes as weather conditions improve and help firefighters battle blaze

MALIBU, Calif.

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Oregon lawmakers approve $218M in emergency wildfire funding in special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers approved $218 million in emergency wildfire funds during a Thursday special session that was convened to address unpaid bills stemming from the state’s 2024 record wildfire season .

Dec 12, 2024 6:45 PM Read more >

New conservation area announced for Rocky Mountain Trench in B.C.

INVERMERE, B.C. — Another piece of the puzzle for conservation efforts along the Rocky Mountain Trench in B.C. is in place.

Dec 12, 2024 5:53 PM Read more >

Environmental groups condemn new laws threatening soybean restrictions in Brazil's Amazon

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Dozens of environmental nonprofits issued a manifesto Thursday condemning new laws in Brazilian states that threaten to dismantle the Amazon soy moratorium — a landmark voluntary agreement banning trade in soybeans from recent

Dec 12, 2024 4:36 PM Read more >

North Dakota regulators OK underground storage for proposed Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline

BISMARCK, N.D.

Dec 12, 2024 4:18 PM Read more >

Wisconsin tribe and other groups move to block pipeline reroute plans

MADISON, Wis.

Dec 12, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Canada says it wants to slash its emissions in half by 2035. Will that be enough?

TORONTO — Canada is aiming to cut its emissions in half by 2035 compared to 2005 levels, the federal government announced Thursday, a target more modest than what a federal advisory body had previously recommended.

Dec 12, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >