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Exceptional rains in drought-struck northern Italy kill 8, cancel Formula One Grand Prix

Exceptional rains in drought-struck northern Italy kill 8, cancel Formula One Grand Prix

CASTEL BOLOGNESE, Italy (AP) — Exceptional rains Wednesday in a drought-struck region of northern Italy swelled rivers over their banks, killing at least eight people, forcing the evacuation of thousands and prompting officials to warn that Italy nee
'Huge relief' as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuation

'Huge relief' as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuation

The mayor of a west-central Alberta town said it was emotional to return home nearly two weeks after an out-of-control wildfire forced residents to flee, but thousands elsewhere remain on edge as scores of fires continue to rage across much of the We
Air-quality expert says risks underestimated as wildfire smoke descends across СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

Air-quality expert says risks underestimated as wildfire smoke descends across СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

An air-quality expert says smoky skies over British Columbia have become the norm over the past few summers, but not everyone seems aware of the serious health hazards it represents.
Attorneys agree to pause federal litigation for water violations in Mississippi's capital

Attorneys agree to pause federal litigation for water violations in Mississippi's capital

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Attorneys for the federal government, Mississippi and the state's capital city have agreed to request to delay litigation from a complaint filed by the U.S.
EPA rule would force clean-up of toxic coal ash dumped in landfills, ponds near power plants

EPA rule would force clean-up of toxic coal ash dumped in landfills, ponds near power plants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening a rule aimed at controlling and cleaning up toxic waste from coal-fired power plants.
Enbridge punches back on Line 5 challenge: 'Nothing but counterfactual speculation'

Enbridge punches back on Line 5 challenge: 'Nothing but counterfactual speculation'

WASHINGTON — Michigan joined the Line 5 legal fray unfolding just across state lines Wednesday as lawyers for Enbridge Inc. and an Indigenous band prepared to square off over whether the controversial cross-border pipeline should be shut down.
Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow

Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow

ROLLING HILLS, Wyo. (AP) — Criminal cases brought by U.S.
Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow

Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow

ROLLING HILLS, Wyo. (AP) — Criminal cases brought by U.S.
Saskatchewan running coal power later than 2030 would be illegal: Guilbeault

Saskatchewan running coal power later than 2030 would be illegal: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — It would be against the law for Saskatchewan to run its coal-fired power plants after 2030 unless the greenhouse-gas emissions from those plants are captured, federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday.
BP subsidiary agrees to record $40M penalty and pollution-cutting steps at Lake Michigan refinery

BP subsidiary agrees to record $40M penalty and pollution-cutting steps at Lake Michigan refinery

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.
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