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Indians wanting their money back for undelivered Teslas shows how drastically the EV market changed

Indians wanting their money back for undelivered Teslas shows how drastically the EV market changed

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — In April 2016, Elon Musk invited Indians to preorder the upcoming Tesla Model 3. Vishal Gondal was one of the first to sign up, paying a $1,000 deposit for a car that never arrived.
Drop in winds offers hope as firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Athens. 1 person dead

Drop in winds offers hope as firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Athens. 1 person dead

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A major wildfire raged across the northern suburbs of Athens on Monday, leaving at least one person dead and triggering multiple evacuations as swirling winds hampered the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and dozens of water-
Amazon rainforest stores carbon for the world, but this carbon sink is at risk, a study finds

Amazon rainforest stores carbon for the world, but this carbon sink is at risk, a study finds

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The Amazon rainforest stores the equivalent of almost two years of global carbon emissions, but its role as a carbon sink is under threat, according to a study released Monday. The U.S.
Canadians should be prepared for more wildfires and hurricanes: Environment Canada

Canadians should be prepared for more wildfires and hurricanes: Environment Canada

OTTAWA — Human-caused climate change is making heat waves much more likely, the federal government says, bringing extreme weather from fires to storms.

Wildfire along California-Nevada line near Reno destroys 1 home, threatens hundreds more

RENO, Nev. (AP) — About 200 firefighters were battling a wildfire Monday along the California-Nevada line Monday that destroyed one home, temporarily closed Interstate 80 and continued to threaten hundreds of homes just west of Reno.

Toronto Zoo says 11-year-old moose euthanized after health deteriorated

TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says one of its moose has been euthanized after its health deteriorated over several months.
After fire struck Maui's Upcountry, residents of one town looked to themselves to prep for next one

After fire struck Maui's Upcountry, residents of one town looked to themselves to prep for next one

In the days after wildfire ripped through a rural neighborhood in the Maui mountain town of Kula, residents were determined to do what they could to prevent a repeat.
Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after Beryl

Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after Beryl

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' attorney general launched an investigation Monday into Houston's electric utility over allegations of fraud and waste following Hurricane Beryl , adding to the mounting scrutiny after widespread power outages left millions
Pacific Northwest tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them

Pacific Northwest tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them

SEATTLE (AP) — Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change — from rising seas to severe heat — but face an array of bureaucratic barriers to access government funds meant to help them adapt, a
Bird on a wire: New Brunswick Power blames ospreys for outages on sunny days

Bird on a wire: New Brunswick Power blames ospreys for outages on sunny days

FREDERICTON — The skies can be clear and the winds light when suddenly the power goes out in New Brunswick homes and businesses.
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