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Rats! More rodents are infesting cities as scientists say warmer temperatures mean more rat babies

Rats! More rodents are infesting cities as scientists say warmer temperatures mean more rat babies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rat infestation in many world cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington, and a new study blames climate change , urbanization and other human actions.
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Authorities: Man to plead guilty for flying drone that damaged firefighting aircraft in LA wildfire

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal authorities say a man has agreed to plead guilty to unsafely operating a drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft during the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. The U.S.
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Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president's Interior pick

Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president's Interior pick

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — When North Dakota's petroleum association was going to hold a banquet honoring top fracking executives last year, it turned to Gov. Doug Burgum.
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In win for Trump, oil giant Shell walks away from major New Jersey offshore wind farm

In win for Trump, oil giant Shell walks away from major New Jersey offshore wind farm

In the first serious fallout from President Donald Trump's early actions against offshore wind power, oil and gas giant Shell is walking away from a major project off the coast of New Jersey.
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A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori

A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people was recognized as a legal person on Thursday after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being.
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Experts and advocates warn of nickel mining's risk to precious marine region of Indonesia

Experts and advocates warn of nickel mining's risk to precious marine region of Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — One of Earth's most biodiverse marine regions is threatened by the expansion of nickel mining projects in Indonesia, according to a new report.
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Experts and advocates warn of nickel mining's risk to precious marine region of Indonesia

Experts and advocates warn of nickel mining's risk to precious marine region of Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — One of Earth's most biodiverse marine regions is threatened by the expansion of nickel mining projects in Indonesia, according to a new report.
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Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects

Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov.
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Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

JASPER, ALTA. — Parks Canada plans to set up 300 or more interim housing units for residents displaced by last year's wildfire in Jasper, Alta., by the end of February.
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11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert

11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert

LOS ANGELES (AP) — What was once the world's largest solar power plant of its type appears headed for closure just 11 years after opening, under pressure from cheaper green energy sources.
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