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EPA awards grants to monitor air quality in 37 states

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday awarded grants for projects to monitor air quality in 37 states, with a focus on minority communities and other areas overburdened by pollution.
New storm brings rain, wind and snow to several regions of British Columbia

New storm brings rain, wind and snow to several regions of British Columbia

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The latest in a series of vigorous mid-fall storms is bringing wind, rain and snow to large sections of British Columbia. Snow or rainfall warnings are posted across most of southern B.C.

Tanzania says Mount Kilimanjaro fire largely contained

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The fire burning on Mount Kilimanjaro for almost two weeks has been largely contained after hundreds of military personnel were deployed to help, Tanzania’s prime minister said Thursday.
In the Amazon, a giant fish helps save the rainforest

In the Amazon, a giant fish helps save the rainforest

CARAUARI, Brazil (AP) — Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu, also known as arapaima, stands out.
EXPLAINER: Where will Hawaii's biggest volcano erupt from?

EXPLAINER: Where will Hawaii's biggest volcano erupt from?

HONOLULU (AP) — The ground is shaking and swelling at Mauna Loa , the largest active volcano in the world, indicating that it could erupt.
Fertilizer greenhouse gas cuts may take longer than Ottawa wants, farm groups say

Fertilizer greenhouse gas cuts may take longer than Ottawa wants, farm groups say

The goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer use by 30 per cent kicked up more dust than a tractor on a grid road when it was first announced by the federal Liberal government last summer.
After six years, UN climate summit returns to Africa

After six years, UN climate summit returns to Africa

MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — The U.N. climate summit is back in Africa after six years and four consecutive Europe-based conferences. The 27th annual Conference of the Parties of the U.N.
Biden spending $4.5 billion to help lower home heating costs

Biden spending $4.5 billion to help lower home heating costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Wednesday it is making $4.5 billion available through a low-income home energy assistance program to help with heating costs heading into what is expected to be a brutal winter.
Climate activists get a month in prison for Vermeer protest

Climate activists get a month in prison for Vermeer protest

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Two Belgian activists who targeted Johannes Vermeer's iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring” painting in a climate protest last week were sentenced Wednesday to two months in prison, with prosecutors saying their action “cro

Germany clears the way for new nationwide transport pass

BERLIN (AP) — German officials cleared the way on Wednesday for a public transport pass costing 49 euros ($48.
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