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Floods in Philippines kill at least 9 and trap others on roofs as storm approaches

Floods in Philippines kill at least 9 and trap others on roofs as storm approaches

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Torrential rain set off by an approaching tropical storm swamped the eastern Philippines with widespread flooding that killed at least nine people, trapped others on their roofs and sparked frantic appeals for help, officia
As coal plants shut in Romania, some miners transition to green energy while others are reluctant

As coal plants shut in Romania, some miners transition to green energy while others are reluctant

PETRILA, Romania (AP) — For many years, Sebastian Tirinticǎ worked in a coal mine, just like his father and grandfather before him.
How a nearly extinct crocodile species returned from the brink in Cambodia

How a nearly extinct crocodile species returned from the brink in Cambodia

PHNOM TAMAO, Cambodia (AP) — A tiny snout poked out to widen the crack of the slowly shattering eggshell. The Siamese crocodile was taking its time, lagging others that had already wriggled out, chirping, into the sand.
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean

Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Kristy strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday and was expected to remain away from land as it quickly grows more powerful, forecasters said.
A Brazilian artist uses ash and mud for a massive Sao Paulo mural lamenting climate disasters

A Brazilian artist uses ash and mud for a massive Sao Paulo mural lamenting climate disasters

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian artist Mundano on Wednesday is presenting a massive street mural in Sao Paulo that uses ash from wildfires and mud from floods to highlight extreme weather events wreaking devastation across the country — as well as their c
Miners are razing forests to meet surging demand for metals and minerals, report says

Miners are razing forests to meet surging demand for metals and minerals, report says

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Whether it's digging for metals and minerals for cellphones and electric vehicles or coal for power generation, mining around the world has skyrocketed since 2000, causing widespread destruction of tropical forests, degradin
Carbon removal industry calls on U.S. government for regulation in new industry report

Carbon removal industry calls on U.S. government for regulation in new industry report

The unregulated carbon dioxide removal industry is calling on the U.S.
A patchwork of progress on climate at life insurance giants: report

A patchwork of progress on climate at life insurance giants: report

TORONTO — A new report shows the patchwork of progress at Canada's big life insurers in their efforts to address climate change, and reduce their more than $90 billion in fossil fuel investments.
Oil removal work begins on 'fragile' Second World War-era wreck in coastal B.C.

Oil removal work begins on 'fragile' Second World War-era wreck in coastal B.C.

An oil salvage operation is underway on the fragile wreckage of a U.S.
Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal's water supply

Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal's water supply

EL JOBO, Panama (AP) — A long, wooden boat puttered down the Indio River’s chocolate waters carrying Ana María Antonio and a colleague from the Panama Canal Authority on a mission to hear directly from villagers who could be affected by plans to dam
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