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Ukraine's dam collapse is both a fast-moving disaster and a slow-moving ecological catastrophe

Ukraine's dam collapse is both a fast-moving disaster and a slow-moving ecological catastrophe

KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam was a fast-moving disaster that is swiftly evolving into a long-term environmental catastrophe affecting drinking water, food supplies and ecosystems reaching into the Black Sea.

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Wildfires are burning dangerously close to a central Albertan town in what federal officials say is an "unprecedented" fire season across Canada.
Conditions slow spread of fire near Edson, Alta., but evacuation orders remain

Conditions slow spread of fire near Edson, Alta., but evacuation orders remain

EDMONTON — Selena Wilson and Curtis Wardill hadn't even unpacked from a wildfire evacuation in Edson last month when another emergency alert was issued Friday evening, ordering everyone to leave town again.
In Uganda, a recent ban on charcoal making disrupts a lucrative but destructive business

In Uganda, a recent ban on charcoal making disrupts a lucrative but destructive business

GULU, Uganda (AP) — The charcoal makers in the forests of northern Uganda fled into the bush, temporarily abandoning their precious handiwork: multiple heaps of timber yet to be processed.
Protest derails planned celebration of 20-year ban on oil drilling near Chaco national park

Protest derails planned celebration of 20-year ban on oil drilling near Chaco national park

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It was supposed to be a homecoming of sorts for U.S.
More companies setting 'net-zero' climate targets, but few have credible plans, report says

More companies setting 'net-zero' climate targets, but few have credible plans, report says

BONN, Germany (AP) — A growing number of companies are pledging to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to " net zero " as part of global efforts to tackle climate change, but that goal is rarely supported by a credible plan, according to a report publ
Most active Philippine volcano spews lava, locals ready to evacuate in event of explosion

Most active Philippine volcano spews lava, locals ready to evacuate in event of explosion

DARAGA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines' most active volcano has begun spewing lava in a gentle eruption, putting thousands of people on heightened alert for the possibility of a violent explosion that would force them to suddenly evacuate from th

Environmental officials kill moose after it wanders onto Connecticut airport, didn't reach runway

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (AP) — Environmental officials killed moose in Connecticut after it wandered onto the grounds of a major airport. The moose was spotted Friday morning wandering along a road at Bradley International Airport.
Youth environmentalists bring Montana climate case to trial after 12 years, seeking to set precedent

Youth environmentalists bring Montana climate case to trial after 12 years, seeking to set precedent

HELENA, Mont.

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Air quality warnings persist in Quebec, Ontario and much of western Canada as wildfires continue to burn out of control in several jurisdictions across the country.
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