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Scientists explain why the record-shattering 2023 heat has them on edge. Warming may be worsening

Scientists explain why the record-shattering 2023 heat has them on edge. Warming may be worsening

The latest calculations from several science agencies showing Earth obliterated global heat records last year may seem scary. But scientists worry that what's behind those numbers could be even worse.
Severe weather events threaten to drive insurance premiums higher: experts

Severe weather events threaten to drive insurance premiums higher: experts

The escalating risk of severe weather events is one of several factors putting pressure on insurance companies and potentially increasing premiums for consumers, experts say.
Mississippi's capital is under a boil water order after E. coli bacteria is found in city's supply

Mississippi's capital is under a boil water order after E. coli bacteria is found in city's supply

JACKSON, MISS. (AP) — Mississippi health officials told residents in the state's capital to boil their tap water Thursday after traces of E.
Tons of trash clogs a river in Bosnia. It's a seasonal problem that activists want an end to

Tons of trash clogs a river in Bosnia. It's a seasonal problem that activists want an end to

VISEGRAD, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — With predictable seasonality, tons of garbage floats down a river at least twice a year and ends up near the eastern Bosnian town of Visegrad behind a barrier installed by a local hydroelectric plant.
US Virgin Islands will build its first artificial reef to protect itself from storms

US Virgin Islands will build its first artificial reef to protect itself from storms

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon build its first artificial reef to protect its coasts and help the U.S. territory become more resilient ahead of future storms, officials announced Thursday.
Biden awards $623 million in grants to build out electric vehicle charging network

Biden awards $623 million in grants to build out electric vehicle charging network

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is awarding $623 million in grants to states, local governments and tribes to help build an electric vehicle charging network across the nation.
California governor wants reserves and cuts to fix nearly $38B deficit, mostly sparing schools

California governor wants reserves and cuts to fix nearly $38B deficit, mostly sparing schools

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's budget deficit is not as bad as previously thought, Gov.
Rise in fishing-related shark deaths worldwide despite more anti-finning laws: study

Rise in fishing-related shark deaths worldwide despite more anti-finning laws: study

MONTREAL — Shark deaths due to fishing have increased in recent years despite an international effort to reduce the harvesting of their fins, says a new study that included contributions from Canadian researchers.
Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says

Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says

BENGALURU, India (AP) — The world's renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years in 2023, the International Energy Agency reported Thursday in its first assessment since nations agreed in December on ambitious new targets to slow da

First endangered Florida panther death of 2024 reported

LABELLE, Fla. (AP) — Wildlife officials have reported the first endangered Florida panther death of 2024.
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