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International court rules against Guatemala in a landmark Indigenous and environmental rights case

International court rules against Guatemala in a landmark Indigenous and environmental rights case

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Guatemala violated Indigenous rights by permitting a huge nickel mine on tribal land almost two decades ago, according to a ruling from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights Friday.
It's raining microplastics: Hurricane Larry dropped plastic particles all over N.L.

It's raining microplastics: Hurricane Larry dropped plastic particles all over N.L.

When hurricane Larry made landfall in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2021, the powerful storm brought heavy rain and wind across the province — and millions of microplastic particles originating from the Atlantic Ocean, researchers from Dalhousie Unive
Alberta's renewable energy pause could become lingering stumble, observers say

Alberta's renewable energy pause could become lingering stumble, observers say

EDMONTON — It was just supposed to be a pause, a breather for an overburdened regulator and concerned public to catch up with an industry growing beyond expectations.
Climate change could be avenue for adversaries to harm Canada, spy service warns

Climate change could be avenue for adversaries to harm Canada, spy service warns

OTTAWA — Canada's spy service warns that dramatic shifts caused by climate change and the ensuing fractious upheaval around the world could leave Canada vulnerable, imperilling its food and water supplies, energy security and Arctic sovereignty.
Federal judge denies cattle industry’s request to temporarily halt wolf reintroduction in Colorado

Federal judge denies cattle industry’s request to temporarily halt wolf reintroduction in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — A federal judge has allowed the reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado to move forward in the coming days by denying a request Friday from the state’s cattle industry for a temporary delay in the predators’ release.
Wildlife conservation groups sue over lack of plan for railroad to reduce grizzly deaths in Montana

Wildlife conservation groups sue over lack of plan for railroad to reduce grizzly deaths in Montana

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A US pine species thrives when burnt. Southerners are rekindling a 'fire culture' to boost its range

A US pine species thrives when burnt. Southerners are rekindling a 'fire culture' to boost its range

WEST END, N.C. (AP) — Jesse Wimberley burns the woods with neighbors. Using new tools to revive an old communal tradition, they set fire to wiregrasses and forest debris with a drip torch, corralling embers with leaf blowers.
Nova Scotia government to replace four helicopters used in fighting wildfires

Nova Scotia government to replace four helicopters used in fighting wildfires

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is planning to replace its fleet of four helicopter water bombers as it prepares to battle future wildfires in woodlands surrounding its cities and towns.
Judge denies cattle industry's request to temporarily halt wolf reintroduction in Colorado

Judge denies cattle industry's request to temporarily halt wolf reintroduction in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — A federal judge has allowed the reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado to move forward after representatives of the state's cattle industry asked for a temporary stay in the predators' release in a lawsuit.
Germany's parliament approves a plan for a bigger hike in carbon price after a budget deal

Germany's parliament approves a plan for a bigger hike in carbon price after a budget deal

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's parliament on Friday approved plans to raise the country's levy on carbon dioxide emissions from fuel by more than previously planned next month, a move that is part of a deal to resolve a budget crisis .
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