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Polluted waste from Florida's fertilizer industry is in the path of Milton's fury

Polluted waste from Florida's fertilizer industry is in the path of Milton's fury

As Hurricane Milton pummeled Florida’s west coast with powerful winds and flooding rain, environmentalists worry it could scatter the polluted leftovers of the state’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry and other hazardous waste across the peninsul
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North Carolina lawmakers pass a $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties

North Carolina lawmakers pass a $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties

RALEIGH, N.C.
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Here's what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual

Here's what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual

With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare threat flirting with experts' worst fears.
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Climate Extreme Weather Hurricane Milton

PHOTO COLLECTION: Climate Extreme Weather Hurricane Milton

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches

Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches

ORLANDO, Fla.
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This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton

This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hurricane Milton is set to slam Florida on Wednesday evening — the second hurricane to strike in two weeks — and the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters is once again positioning supplies and personnel where they're n
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Feds moving ahead with sustainable investing guidelines, but details still scarce

Feds moving ahead with sustainable investing guidelines, but details still scarce

TORONTO — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday that the federal government is moving ahead with guidelines around sustainable investing and corporate climate disclosures, but details on the plans are scarce.
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Hurricanes force changes to Florida's election procedures

Hurricanes force changes to Florida's election procedures

With Florida still recovering from Hurricane Helene, some state and local officials are bracing for more disruptions from Hurricane Milton that could affect how people vote in the general election. Gov.
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This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton

This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hurricane Milton is set to slam Florida on Wednesday evening — the second hurricane to strike in two weeks — and the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters is once again positioning supplies and personnel where they're n
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Climate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour battery

Climate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour battery

Form Energy , a company that is beginning to produce a longer-lasting alternative to lithium batteries , hit a milestone Wednesday with an announcement of $405 million in funding.
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