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Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees

Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government announced Monday a surprise public holiday on Nov.
Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi

Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi

NEW DELHI (AP) — A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned . People are back to wearing masks. In the Indian capital, it is that time of the year again.
How are people supposed to rebuild Paradise, California, when nobody can afford home insurance?

How are people supposed to rebuild Paradise, California, when nobody can afford home insurance?

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Heidi Lange was among the first to rebuild after the deadliest wildfire in California history destroyed her home in 2018 along with much of the town of Paradise.
With electric vehicle sales growth slowing, Stellantis Ram brand has an answer: An onboard charger

With electric vehicle sales growth slowing, Stellantis Ram brand has an answer: An onboard charger

DETROIT (AP) — One of the biggest reasons people cite when saying they won't buy an electric vehicle is range anxiety, the fear of running out of juice on the road with nowhere to recharge.

40 people dead in Kenya and Somalia as heavy rains and flash floods displace thousands

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Heavy rains and flash flooding have killed at least 40 people and displaced tens of thousands in Kenya and Somalia , aid agencies reported Monday.
Prince William says deeper global cooperation can win the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking

Prince William says deeper global cooperation can win the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking

SINGAPORE (AP) — Britain's Prince William said Monday that seven countries — Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Britain and the United States — have committed at a wildlife summit to deepen their intelligence-sharing and other c
Guilbeault says no more carbon price carve outs on his watch, as Tory motion fails

Guilbeault says no more carbon price carve outs on his watch, as Tory motion fails

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday he will not stand for any further adjustments to Canada's carbon-pricing system as a Conservative motion calling for more carve-outs failed in the House of Commons.
Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

HALIFAX — Canada's premiers presented a rare unified front Monday as they took turns saying Ottawa's recent changes to its carbon pricing measures were unfairly applied across the country.
Orsted wants out of $300M forfeiture for scrapped New Jersey offshore wind farms

Orsted wants out of $300M forfeiture for scrapped New Jersey offshore wind farms

OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — Offshore wind power company Orsted is trying to get out of a $300 million guarantee it agreed to pay New Jersey in the event it failed to build its first wind farm off the state's coast.
'My heart was always just with the sheep.' One Navajo's push to keep tradition vibrant

'My heart was always just with the sheep.' One Navajo's push to keep tradition vibrant

GANADO, Ariz. (AP) — Growing up in Ganado, a small town in Navajo Nation in eastern Arizona, Nikyle Begay always wanted to visit their grandmother's sheep.
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