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Australia argues against 'endangered' Barrier Reef status

Australia argues against 'endangered' Barrier Reef status

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s environment minister said Tuesday her government will lobby against UNESCO adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered World Heritage sites, arguing that criticisms of government inaction on climate ch
Montana judge to decide on wolf hunting limits

Montana judge to decide on wolf hunting limits

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US rule would limit methane leaks from public lands drilling

US rule would limit methane leaks from public lands drilling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department on Monday proposed rules to limit methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on public lands, the latest action by the Biden administration to crack down on emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that con
Line 5 shutdown 'draconian,' both sides must consider 'imperfect' alternatives: judge

Line 5 shutdown 'draconian,' both sides must consider 'imperfect' alternatives: judge

WASHINGTON — A Wisconsin judge ordered a Canadian energy giant and a U.S. Indigenous band to water down their wine Monday and come together to avert the "draconian" shutdown of the cross-border Line 5 pipeline.
Leaking pipe sent 337 million litres of sewage into Hamilton harbour over 26 years

Leaking pipe sent 337 million litres of sewage into Hamilton harbour over 26 years

HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton says a pipe that had been leaking undetected for 26 years dumped an estimated 337 million litres of sewage into the local harbour.

Groups ask EU to drop carbon removal from climate plans

BERLIN (AP) — Scores of environmental groups issued a joint appeal Monday for the European Union to drop carbon removal methods from its climate plans, arguing that some of them rely on untested technology while others may not absorb as many greenhou
Spotlight on illegal buildings as Ischia death toll now at 8

Spotlight on illegal buildings as Ischia death toll now at 8

MILAN (AP) — The Italian resort island of Ischia has a long history of natural disasters, but experts say this weekend’s landslide that has killed eight people and left five missing was exacerbated by a combination of climate change and often-illegal
World Cup frenzy puts strain on Qatar's camels

World Cup frenzy puts strain on Qatar's camels

MESAIEED, Qatar (AP) — Shaheen stretched out on the sand and closed his eyes, but there was little time to rest for the camel.

Water levels in Zimbabwe's biggest dam too low for power

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Electricity shortages that have been plaguing Zimbabwe are set to worsen after an authority that manages the country’s biggest dam said water levels are now too low to continue power generation activities.
Prince William focuses U.S. trip on climate amid Harry row

Prince William focuses U.S. trip on climate amid Harry row

LONDON (AP) — Prince William and the Princess of Wales will be looking to focus attention on their Earthshot Prize for environmental innovators when they make their first visit to the United States in eight years this week, a trip clouded by tensions
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