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El Ninos are far costlier than once thought, in the trillions, study says -- and one's brewing now

El Ninos are far costlier than once thought, in the trillions, study says -- and one's brewing now

WASHINGTON (AP) — The natural burst of El Nino warming that changes weather worldwide is far costlier with longer-lasting expenses than experts had thought, averaging trillions of dollars in damage, a new study found.

Judge rejects lawsuit by Nantucket residents to block wind turbines, protect right whales

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit brought by Nantucket residents who argued that the planned construction of dozens of wind turbines off the affluent resort island threatens the survival of endangered Northern Atlantic right whales
France moves to ban smoking in woodlands to combat growing climate-related risk of mega fires

France moves to ban smoking in woodlands to combat growing climate-related risk of mega fires

PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers have voted to ban smoking in all forests and woods during the fire season, part of a series of proposed measures to tackle growing destruction and dangers from climate change-related blazes.
Iran warns Afghanistan's Taliban rulers not to violate its water rights, over Helmand River

Iran warns Afghanistan's Taliban rulers not to violate its water rights, over Helmand River

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president warned Afghanistan's Taliban rulers on Thursday not to violate water rights of the Iranian people over their shared Helmand River, the state-run IRNA news agency reported..
Oil drilling project near mouth of Amazon River rejected by Brazil's environmental regulator

Oil drilling project near mouth of Amazon River rejected by Brazil's environmental regulator

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s environmental regulator has rejected a license for a controversial offshore oil drilling project near the mouth of the Amazon River that drew strong opposition from activists who warned of its potential for damaging the
Canada, South Korea agree to work together on clean-energy supply chains

Canada, South Korea agree to work together on clean-energy supply chains

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Canada and South Korea penned new deals on supply chains for critical minerals and youth mobility as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up talks with the country's president on Wednesday.
Biden administration invests in carbon capture, upping pressure on industry to show results

Biden administration invests in carbon capture, upping pressure on industry to show results

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $251 million for carbon capture and storage projects in seven states, aiming to reduce planet-warming pollution from power plants and other industrial facilities.
Oil project near Amazon River mouth blocked by Brazil's environment agency

Oil project near Amazon River mouth blocked by Brazil's environment agency

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s environmental regulator refused on Wednesday to grant a license for a controversial offshore oil drilling project near the mouth of the Amazon River, prompting celebration from environmentalists who had warned of its po
Exceptional rains in drought-struck northern Italy kill 8, cancel Formula One Grand Prix

Exceptional rains in drought-struck northern Italy kill 8, cancel Formula One Grand Prix

CASTEL BOLOGNESE, Italy (AP) — Exceptional rains Wednesday in a drought-struck region of northern Italy swelled rivers over their banks, killing at least eight people, forcing the evacuation of thousands and prompting officials to warn that Italy nee
'Huge relief' as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuation

'Huge relief' as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuation

The mayor of a west-central Alberta town said it was emotional to return home nearly two weeks after an out-of-control wildfire forced residents to flee, but thousands elsewhere remain on edge as scores of fires continue to rage across much of the We
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