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Mongolia looks to copper to transform stagnant economy

Mongolia looks to copper to transform stagnant economy

BEIJING (AP) — Mongolia plans to channel revenue from rising copper exports into an economic development fund as part of changes to reap more benefit from its mineral riches and root out corruption, the North Asian nation’s prime minister said in an
Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow

Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A winter storm dumped heavy, wet snow in parts of the Northeast on Tuesday, causing tens of thousands of power outages, widespread school closings, dangerous driving conditions and a plane to slide off a taxiway.
Lawmakers fear spill on Keystone system in southern Kansas

Lawmakers fear spill on Keystone system in southern Kansas

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Another atmospheric river pounds California, 27K to evacuate

Another atmospheric river pounds California, 27K to evacuate

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — The latest powerful atmospheric river to drench California put nearly 27,000 people under evacuation orders Tuesday due to flooding and landslide risks.
Alaska oil project approval adds yet another climate concern

Alaska oil project approval adds yet another climate concern

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Biden administration’s approval of a massive oil development in northern Alaska commits the U.S.
Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic train derailment

Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic train derailment

Ohio filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern to make sure it pays for the cleanup and environmental damage caused by a fiery train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month, the state's attorney general said Tuesday.
SEC's climate reporting draft rule draws huge public comment

SEC's climate reporting draft rule draws huge public comment

WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission that would require public companies to say much more to shareholders about how their operations affect the climate has generated more public comment than many recent
Hundreds dead as Cyclone Freddy wrecks Malawi, Mozambique

Hundreds dead as Cyclone Freddy wrecks Malawi, Mozambique

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — The devastating Tropical Cyclone Freddy which has ripped through southern Africa in a rare second landfall has killed at least 219 people in Malawi and Mozambique since Saturday night, with the death toll expected to rise.
EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses,
What's next in Ohio corruption probe after guilty verdicts?

What's next in Ohio corruption probe after guilty verdicts?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The largest corruption case in Ohio history culminated last week with guilty verdicts for ex-House Speaker Larry Householder and lobbyist Matt Borges, the former head of the Republican Party.
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