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Powerful Cyclone Ilsa lashes Australia's northwest coast

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s most powerful tropical cyclone in eight years lashed its northwest coast with winds gusting to an apparent record of 289 kilometers (180 miles) per hour Friday but skirted larger population centers and resulted
German town bids farewell to nuclear, eyes hydrogen future

German town bids farewell to nuclear, eyes hydrogen future

LINGEN, Germany (AP) — For 35 years, the Emsland nuclear power plant in northwestern Germany has reliably provided millions of homes with electricity and many with well-paid jobs in what was once an agricultural backwater.
Mississippi city faces tough road rebuilding after tornado

Mississippi city faces tough road rebuilding after tornado

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — The scent of the Mississippi Delta's soil took hold of Charlie Weissinger's psyche at an early age, and he has chased it ever since.
Snowmelt spurs flooding from Southwest to Rockies, 2 rescues

Snowmelt spurs flooding from Southwest to Rockies, 2 rescues

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.
A cyclone-hit Indian hamlet pins its hopes on a sea wall

A cyclone-hit Indian hamlet pins its hopes on a sea wall

KOCHI, India (AP) — Nearly two years ago, Mary Sebastian was hoisted on a chair and carried by a policeman in waist-deep floodwaters, leaving behind her now damaged home where she had spent more than 70 years of her life.
Northern China blanketed with floating sand and dust

Northern China blanketed with floating sand and dust

BEIJING (AP) — Many areas in northern China were blanketed with floating sand and dust on Thursday, and a sandstorm was expected to sweep through parts of Inner Mongolia.
Mini hydro company raises $18M to generate power in canals

Mini hydro company raises $18M to generate power in canals

A startup business that places small turbines in irrigation canals to generate electricity has raised $18.4 million to scale up its technology for carbon-free hydropower.
Newly active Texas sinkhole unearths forgotten fears in some

Newly active Texas sinkhole unearths forgotten fears in some

DAISETTA, Texas (AP) — When the massive sinkhole first appeared in Daisetta in May 2008, some residents had feared it might engulf their small Southeast Texas town.
B.C. seasonal forecast suggests long cool spring, flood risk in high snowpack regions

B.C. seasonal forecast suggests long cool spring, flood risk in high snowpack regions

VICTORIA — A long, cool and wet spring is in the forecast for British Columbia, but temperatures are expected to start rising next month, increasing the risk of flooding in creeks, streams and rivers. B.C.
Environmentalists: Wasted gas hurts climate, state revenue

Environmentalists: Wasted gas hurts climate, state revenue

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana lost more than $82 million worth of natural gas in 2019 due to leaks, venting or flaring at production sites, according to a study released Thursday by an environmental group and government watchdog organizations.
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