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Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. It ends 142 years of coal power in the UK

Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. It ends 142 years of coal power in the UK

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s last coal-fired power plant will close on Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution.
California wildfire flareup prompts evacuation in San Bernardino County

California wildfire flareup prompts evacuation in San Bernardino County

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — California residents near a wildfire that is largely contained were ordered to evacuate after the blaze in San Bernardino County flared up.
As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers

As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers

BANGKOK (AP) — Indonesian shrimp farmer Yulius Cahyonugroho operated more than two dozen ponds only a few years ago, employing seven people and making more than enough to support his family.
Wildfire in southern Greece leaves 2 people dead

Wildfire in southern Greece leaves 2 people dead

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two people died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland near a seaside resort in southern Greece, authorities said.
Supplies are rushed to North Carolina communities left isolated after Helene

Supplies are rushed to North Carolina communities left isolated after Helene

PERRY, Fla. (AP) — North Carolina officials pledged to get more water and other supplies to flood-stricken areas by Monday after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the U.S.
Flooding toll in Nepal reaches 193 as recovery work is stepped up

Flooding toll in Nepal reaches 193 as recovery work is stepped up

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The number of people killed by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend in Nepal has reached 193 while recovery and rescue work has been stepped up, officials said Monday.
Takeaways from AP's report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices

Takeaways from AP's report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices

BANGKOK (AP) — A new investigation focused on three of the world’s largest producers of shrimp released Monday claims that as big Western supermarkets make windfall profits, their aggressive pursuit of ever-lower wholesale prices is causing misery fo
As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers

As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers

BANGKOK (AP) — Indonesian shrimp farmer Yulius Cahyonugroho operated more than two dozen ponds only a few years ago, employing seven people and making more than enough to support his family.
Wyoming considers slight change to law allowing wolves to be killed with vehicles

Wyoming considers slight change to law allowing wolves to be killed with vehicles

CHEYENNE, Wyo.
Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fire

Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fire

CONYERS, Ga.
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