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Energy storage farm could replace Hawaii coal-fired power plant

Energy storage farm could replace Hawaii coal-fired power plant

HONOLULU (AP) — An energy storage farm could replace Hawaii’s last coal-fired power plant that closed in 2022 after 30 years. The AES Corporation coal plant produced up to one-fifth of the electricity on Oahu — the most populous island in the state.
Fort McPherson, N.W.T., declares local state of emergency over flood

Fort McPherson, N.W.T., declares local state of emergency over flood

FORT MCPHERSON, N.W.T. — A hamlet in the Northwest Territories' Beaufort Delta region has declared a local state of emergency due to flooding from the Peel River.
Pale Male, red-tailed hawk who nested above NYC's Fifth Avenue for 30 years, dies at 33

Pale Male, red-tailed hawk who nested above NYC's Fifth Avenue for 30 years, dies at 33

NEW YORK (AP) — Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who brought a touch of the wild to swanky Manhattan as he nested above Fifth Avenue for three decades, has died.
The likelihood that Earth briefly hits key warming threshold grows bigger and closer, UN forecasts

The likelihood that Earth briefly hits key warming threshold grows bigger and closer, UN forecasts

There's a two-out-of-three chance that the world will temporarily hit a key warming limit within the next five years, the United Nations weather agency said Wednesday.
Kerry challenges oil industry to prove its promised tech rescue for climate-wrecking emissions

Kerry challenges oil industry to prove its promised tech rescue for climate-wrecking emissions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oil and gas producers talk up technological breakthroughs they say will soon allow the world to drill and burn fossil fuels without worsening global warming . U.S.
Heat wave in Asia made 30 times more likely because of climate change, scientists say

Heat wave in Asia made 30 times more likely because of climate change, scientists say

BENGALURU, India (AP) — A searing heat wave in parts of southern Asia in April this year was made at least 30 times more likely by climate change, according to a rapid study by international scientists released Wednesday.
Dispute centered around redevelopment of historic Tokyo park, iconic stadiums

Dispute centered around redevelopment of historic Tokyo park, iconic stadiums

TOKYO (AP) — About 1,500 trees were cut down to build the $1.4 billion National Stadium for the Tokyo Olympics.
Flood warning for part of northwest B.C., other rivers rising as heat grips province

Flood warning for part of northwest B.C., other rivers rising as heat grips province

VANCOUVER — A flood watch covered the Skeena region of northwestern British Columbia Tuesday as unseasonably warm temperatures swelled rivers in many areas of the province. B.C.
Rain-swollen rivers flood some towns in north Italy; Venice prepares to raise mobile dike in lagoon

Rain-swollen rivers flood some towns in north Italy; Venice prepares to raise mobile dike in lagoon

ROME (AP) — Rivers swollen by days of downpours flooded some towns in northern Italy on Tuesday, forcing some residents to rooftops, while in Venice, authorities prepared to activate a mobile barrier in the lagoon in hopes of sparing the city from a
Surging Alaska rivers leave behind huge chunks of ice, damaged homes

Surging Alaska rivers leave behind huge chunks of ice, damaged homes

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Ice jams that blocked two Alaska rivers broke loose over the weekend, unleashing a surge of ice and water that caused major floods, damaged homes and left behind huge chunks of ice as tall as 12 feet (3.7 meters).
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