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Scientific societies say they'll step up after Trump puts key climate report in doubt

Scientific societies say they'll step up after Trump puts key climate report in doubt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two major scientific societies on Friday said they will try to fill the void from the Trump administration's dismissal of scientists writing a cornerstone federal report on what climate change is doing to the United States.

Puerto Rico authorities rescue 3 US tourists stranded in river as heavy rains persist

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Puerto Rico said they rescued three U.S. tourists on Friday as heavy rains continue to pelt the U.S. territory.
What Trump's budget cuts could mean for the environment

What Trump's budget cuts could mean for the environment

President Donald Trump’s first 100 days included a wide range of attacks on environmental and climate initiatives . His proposed budget does the same.
N.L. premier leaves office on waves of praise, worry about legacy Quebec energy deal

N.L. premier leaves office on waves of praise, worry about legacy Quebec energy deal

ST. JOHN'S — If all goes to plan, many in Newfoundland and Labrador will likely remember outgoing premier Andrew Furey for ending a decades-old lopsided energy deal with Quebec, according to his inbox.
In the wake of devastating Los Angeles fires, residents begin to rebuild

In the wake of devastating Los Angeles fires, residents begin to rebuild

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly four months after wildfires reduced thousands of Los Angeles-area homes to rubble and ash, some residents are starting to rebuild.
Hope floats in the Amazon as Bacuri, a young manatee, fights for survival

Hope floats in the Amazon as Bacuri, a young manatee, fights for survival

CAXIUANA NATIONAL FOREST, Brazil (AP) — Deep in silence, as if under a spell, children watch intently as Bacuri, a young Amazonian manatee, glides around a small plastic pool. When he surfaces for air, some of them exchange wide smiles.
Ottawa among communities affected by flood warning for Lower Ottawa River

Ottawa among communities affected by flood warning for Lower Ottawa River

A flood warning has been issued for communities on the Lower Ottawa River, including the nation's capital.
Justice Department sues Hawaii, Michigan, Vermont and New York over state climate actions

Justice Department sues Hawaii, Michigan, Vermont and New York over state climate actions

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against four states this week, claiming their climate actions conflict with federal authority and President Donald Trump's energy dominance agenda .
Several countries sending firefighting planes to Israel to help tackle major wildfire

Several countries sending firefighting planes to Israel to help tackle major wildfire

JERUSALEM (AP) — Several countries were sending firefighting aircraft to Israel on Thursday as crews battled for a second day to extinguish a wildfire that had shut down a major highway linking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and sent drivers scrambling from
US Forest Service starts clearing homeless camp in Oregon national forest

US Forest Service starts clearing homeless camp in Oregon national forest

BEND, Ore. (AP) — Dozens of homeless people who have been living in a national forest in central Oregon for years were being evicted Thursday by the U.S.
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