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South Korean firefighters make progress in containing wildfires in southeastern regions

South Korean firefighters make progress in containing wildfires in southeastern regions

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean firefighters on Tuesday appeared closer to containing the largest wildfires in the country’s southeastern regions, after the blazes fueled by dry winds burned more than 36,300 acres of land across the country in
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US infrastructure improved with Biden-era spending but there's a long way to go

US infrastructure improved with Biden-era spending but there's a long way to go

A once-every-four-years report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a “C” grade on Tuesday, up slightly from previous reports, largely due to investments made during former President Joe Biden's administration.
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A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over

A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S.
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Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze

Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze

Firefighters in North and South Carolina were battling multiple wind-driven wildfires Monday in rugged terrain that complicated containment efforts, officials said.
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A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park

A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo.
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Georgia jury orders Monsanto parent to pay nearly $2.1 billion in Roundup weedkiller lawsuit

Georgia jury orders Monsanto parent to pay nearly $2.1 billion in Roundup weedkiller lawsuit

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury in Georgia has ordered Monsanto parent Bayer to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says the company's Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, according to attorneys representing the plaintiff.
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From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather

From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather

Prolonged droughts, wildfires and water shortages. Torrential downpours that overwhelm dams and cause catastrophic flooding.
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Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate in at least 2 areas

Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate in at least 2 areas

TOKYO (AP) — Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate and damaging a number of homes as hundreds of firefighters battled the widening blazes in the mountainous areas.
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Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze

Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze

Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation Sunday in a North Carolina county still recovering from Hurricane Helene , and South Carolina's governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire in that state.
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The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report

The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report

TORONTO — When Canada’s big banks left the Net Zero Banking Alliance earlier this year, they assured they could push on reducing emissions without the help of the international climate coalition launched in 2021 by Mark Carney, now Canada's prime min
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