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Supreme Court leaves in place two Biden environmental regulations

Supreme Court leaves in place two Biden environmental regulations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court left in place Friday two Biden administration environmental regulations aimed at reducing industry emissions of planet-warming methane and toxic mercury.
Helene damaged a factory that makes IV fluids

Helene damaged a factory that makes IV fluids

The fallout from storm damage to a North Carolina factory that makes critical hospital supplies will be felt broadly and could linger, experts say.
Missing Manitoba man found dead after three-day search

Missing Manitoba man found dead after three-day search

NELSON HOUSE, MANITOBA — Police say a man reported missing this week near Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, about 800 kilometres north of Winnipeg, has been found dead.
Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants

Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants

BANGKOK (AP) — Flooding in northern Thailand forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ground on Friday, with members of the animal world under similar threat.
A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

ASHEVILLE, N.C.
Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants

Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants

BANGKOK (AP) — Flooding in northern Thailand forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ground on Friday, with members of the animal world under similar threat.
Helene’s powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn't have to die

Helene’s powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn't have to die

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Aiden Bowles was stubborn, so even as Florida officials told residents of the barrier island north of St. Petersburg that Hurricane Helene's storm surge could be deadly, the retired restaurant owner stayed put.
Nova Scotia reveals $25-million deal with Airbus to replace wildfire helicopter fleet

Nova Scotia reveals $25-million deal with Airbus to replace wildfire helicopter fleet

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it has a $25-million deal with aerospace giant Airbus for four new helicopters to fight wildfires.
Mexico’s new president promises to resume fight against climate change

Mexico’s new president promises to resume fight against climate change

MEXICO CITY (AP) — In her first days as Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum made a point of distancing herself from the fossil fuel reliance promoted by her predecessor and mentor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and vowed to resume an energy tran

Supreme Court leaves in place EPA rule aimed at reducing emissions of planet-warming gas methane

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court left in place Friday an environmental regulation aimed at reducing the oil and gas industry’s emissions of methane, a key contributor to climate change.