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Louisiana, 9 other states sue US government over steep flood insurance rate increases

Louisiana, 9 other states sue US government over steep flood insurance rate increases

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana and nine other states filed a lawsuit against the federal government Thursday to block sharp increases in national flood insurance rates that are slated to be phased in over the coming years, saying the steeper price coul
New Mexico imposes oil and gas moratorium on state land near schools

New Mexico imposes oil and gas moratorium on state land near schools

COUNSELOR, N.M. (AP) — Members of the Navajo community have complained to Samuel Sage for years about the noise and vibrations that rattle their homes.

Boeing signs alternative fuel deal with Los Angeles startup to cut carbon footprint

SAN DIEGO (AP) — As the aviation industry seeks to cut its carbon footprint, Boeing has just signed a deal to help its quest for a sustainable jet fuel, and it's tied to an unlikely source: the ocean.
Berlin police record jump in angry motorists attacking road-blocking climate activists

Berlin police record jump in angry motorists attacking road-blocking climate activists

BERLIN (AP) — Figures released Thursday by German police showed a sharp increase in the number of violent attacks on climate protesters in Berlin recorded this year compared with 2022.
Minnesota plans rewrite of rules for copper-nickel mining near popular wilderness

Minnesota plans rewrite of rules for copper-nickel mining near popular wilderness

ST. PAUL, Minn.

Federal appeals court halts EPA effort to impose air pollution plan in Missouri

A federal appeals court has put on hold an Environmental Protection Agency regulation aimed at reducing air pollution in Missouri, drawing criticism from environmentalists but praise from the state's attorney general who called the proposal “unconsti
Renewable energy surges, driven by solar boom and high fuel prices, report finds

Renewable energy surges, driven by solar boom and high fuel prices, report finds

BERLIN (AP) — The world is set to add a record amount of renewable electricity capacity this year as governments and consumers seek to offset high energy prices and take advantage of a boom in solar power, according to a new report Thursday.
In the Amazon region where pair was killed, neglect and allegations of harsh justice

In the Amazon region where pair was killed, neglect and allegations of harsh justice

LADARIO, Brazil (AP) — One year ago on a Friday afternoon, Bruno Pereira, an expert on Indigenous affairs, and Dom Phillips, a British journalist, motored along the Itaquai river in far western Brazil, to the settlement of Ladario.
Argentine meteorologist becomes first female head of UN weather agency

Argentine meteorologist becomes first female head of UN weather agency

BERLIN (AP) — A leading Argentine meteorologist has been elected as the first female head of the United Nations weather agency.
India pauses plans to add new coal plants for five years, bets on renewables, batteries

India pauses plans to add new coal plants for five years, bets on renewables, batteries

BENGALURU, India (AP) — The Indian government will not consider any proposals for new coal plants for the next five years and focus on growing its renewables sector, according to an updated national electricity plan released Wednesday evening.
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