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US House votes to block California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules

US House votes to block California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Republican-controlled U.S. House voted Thursday to block California from enforcing first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as some Iowa lawmakers question eminent domain

Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as some Iowa lawmakers question eminent domain

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A proposed carbon-capture pipeline that would traverse through several Midwestern states could face more hurdles in Iowa as a dozen Republican state senators try to force the issue to a vote.
New Brunswick premier sends Carney letter outlining priorities, wish list

New Brunswick premier sends Carney letter outlining priorities, wish list

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has written to the newly elected prime minister calling for urgent action to develop national trade and resource corridors to provide an alternative to commerce with the United States.
State parks in Florida appear off-limits to development as lawmakers react to outcry

State parks in Florida appear off-limits to development as lawmakers react to outcry

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UK sees hottest start to May, prompting warnings about open-water swimming after boy dies

UK sees hottest start to May, prompting warnings about open-water swimming after boy dies

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. saw its hottest start to May on record Thursday, prompting authorities to warn of the dangers of swimming in still-cold waters following the death of a 16-year-old boy in a lake.
Heavy rainfall sets records and washes out roadway in rural Oklahoma

Heavy rainfall sets records and washes out roadway in rural Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A steady line of slow-moving thunderstorms that battered Oklahoma in recent weeks set multiple rainfall records across the state and helped ease drought conditions.
Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case

Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case

Canada's top court has dismissed Ontario's request to weigh in on a major challenge to its climate plan brought by a group of young activists. The decision released on Thursday means the case will be revived with a new hearing in the lower courts.
In this Indian city, smartwatches are part of the solution to dealing with searing heat

In this Indian city, smartwatches are part of the solution to dealing with searing heat

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — It’s a little past 10 a.m. and the heat is already blazing on the outskirts of the Western Indian city of Ahmedabad. Sapnaben Chunara, a 30-year-old mother of three, has just finished her morning chores.
New Zealand hit by destructive winds, heavy rain and snow and high waves

New Zealand hit by destructive winds, heavy rain and snow and high waves

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Severe weather warnings covered swathes of New Zealand on Thursday with heavy downpours prompting a state of emergency for the South Island's largest city, Christchurch, while forecasters recorded “destructive” gales in
New tax targeting empty homes in Canmore stirs divisions in Alberta mountain town

New tax targeting empty homes in Canmore stirs divisions in Alberta mountain town

The Town of Canmore will soon begin taxing homeowners who leave their residences empty for more than half the year as part of the Alberta community's bid to reverse course on an affordability crisis that has made it one of the most expensive places t
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