Climate and environment
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Pacific Northwest braces for more heavy rain, after powerful storm caused flooding
PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Northwest residents braced for another round of heavy rain Wednesday after a powerful storm clobbered the…
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World must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, UN says
The world needs a new approach to environmental crises threatening the health of people and the planet by adopting policies…
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IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan, citing progress on economic, climate reforms
ISLAMABAD — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday approved the release of $1.2 billion to Pakistan, giving the cash-strapped country…
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Louisiana is shrinking. Some tribes are fighting to protect what’s left of their communities
POINTE-AU-CHIEN, La. — Cherie Matherne looked out into Bayou Pointe au Chien, wide enough for several boats to pass through.…
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Trump administration to direct more water to California farms
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Trump administration is making good on a promise to send more water to California farmers in…
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New jaguar spotted in Arizona points to progress in endangered species’ recovery
The spots gave it away. Just like a human fingerprint, the rosette pattern on each jaguar is unique so researchers…
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Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation
PADANG, Indonesia — Deaths from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 Thursday as…
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Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns
BILLINGS, Mont. — A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension…
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Alaska Native villages have few options and little US help as climate change devours their land
JUNEAU, Alaska — Storms that battered Alaska’s western coast this fall have brought renewed attention to low-lying Indigenous villages left…
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Motorist tells 911: ‘I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield’
BRYSON CITY, N.C. — A motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into…
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