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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.
Weather not helping as crews battle fire that forced Edson, Alta., to evacuate

Weather not helping as crews battle fire that forced Edson, Alta., to evacuate

EDSON, Alta.

Troops feel the heat, and several faint, as Prince William reviews military parade

LONDON (AP) — Several British soldiers were overcome by the heat on Saturday as they turned out in woolen tunics and bearskin hats to salute Prince William.
Your garden doesn't like the wildfires, either. Here's how to help plants handle smoke and ash

Your garden doesn't like the wildfires, either. Here's how to help plants handle smoke and ash

Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada drove down air quality across swaths of the Eastern U.S. this week, a problem all too familiar in many Western states.
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