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Vigil set for Grizzly No. 399, the beloved Grand Teton bear who was killed by a vehicle

Vigil set for Grizzly No. 399, the beloved Grand Teton bear who was killed by a vehicle

During her nearly three decades roaming the snowy wilderness of the Teton Range, Grizzly No. 399 became a beloved mama bear with millions of parkgoers following her yearly adventures and her ever-growing family tree.
Scientists tag great white sharks to learn how best to protect endangered species

Scientists tag great white sharks to learn how best to protect endangered species

FREDERICTON — Over four days on the water in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Heather Bowlby and her team from Fisheries and Oceans Canada tagged 15 great white sharks.
Negotiations stall over some crucial issues on final day of UN biodiversity summit in Colombia

Negotiations stall over some crucial issues on final day of UN biodiversity summit in Colombia

CALI, Colombia (AP) — At the United Nations biodiversity summit in Colombia, negotiators have struggled to find common ground on key issues.
Brazilian state law overturns soy moratorium that helped curb Amazon deforestation

Brazilian state law overturns soy moratorium that helped curb Amazon deforestation

AGUA CLARA, Brazil (AP) — A historic agreement that's helped curb deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon for nearly two decades suffered a major blow after Mato Grosso, the country´s largest soybean-producing state, passed a law ending incentives for parti
Georgia officials agree to spend $100 million on Hurricane Helene aid for farms and forestry

Georgia officials agree to spend $100 million on Hurricane Helene aid for farms and forestry

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's state government is diverting $100 million to spend on loans to farmers and cleanup after Hurricane Helene .
Brazilian state law overturns soy moratorium that helped curb Amazon deforestation

Brazilian state law overturns soy moratorium that helped curb Amazon deforestation

AGUA CLARA, Brazil (AP) — A historic agreement that's helped curb deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon for nearly two decades suffered a major blow after Mato Grosso, the country´s largest soybean-producing state, passed a law ending incentives for parti

Georgia officials agree to spend $100 million on Hurricane Helene aid for farms and forestry

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's state government is diverting $100 million to spend on loans to farmers and cleanup after Hurricane Helene .
Prisoners plead for air conditioning in lawsuit against Florida corrections department

Prisoners plead for air conditioning in lawsuit against Florida corrections department

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
With carbon capture boom, a wariness in historic Louisiana Black community over more pollution

With carbon capture boom, a wariness in historic Louisiana Black community over more pollution

ELKINSVILLE, La. (AP) — A dispute over a planned ammonia plant near a historic Black town in southeastern Louisiana ratcheted up a notch Friday with a challenge to the state's approval process.
PHOTO COLLECTION: All Saints Day

PHOTO COLLECTION: All Saints Day

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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