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The Air Force asks Congress to protect its nuclear launch sites from encroaching wind turbines

The Air Force asks Congress to protect its nuclear launch sites from encroaching wind turbines

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force's vast fields of underground nuclear missile silos are rarely disturbed by more than the occasional wandering cow or floating spy balloon .
Dozens indicted on Georgia racketeering charges related to 'Stop Cop City' movement appear in court

Dozens indicted on Georgia racketeering charges related to 'Stop Cop City' movement appear in court

ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly five dozen people indicted on racketeering charges related to protests against a planned police and firefighter training facility near Atlanta appeared in court on Monday as their supporters rallied outside the courthouse.
Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees

Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government announced Monday a surprise public holiday on Nov.
Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi

Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi

NEW DELHI (AP) — A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned . People are back to wearing masks. In the Indian capital, it is that time of the year again.
How are people supposed to rebuild Paradise, California, when nobody can afford home insurance?

How are people supposed to rebuild Paradise, California, when nobody can afford home insurance?

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Heidi Lange was among the first to rebuild after the deadliest wildfire in California history destroyed her home in 2018 along with much of the town of Paradise.
With electric vehicle sales growth slowing, Stellantis Ram brand has an answer: An onboard charger

With electric vehicle sales growth slowing, Stellantis Ram brand has an answer: An onboard charger

DETROIT (AP) — One of the biggest reasons people cite when saying they won't buy an electric vehicle is range anxiety, the fear of running out of juice on the road with nowhere to recharge.

40 people dead in Kenya and Somalia as heavy rains and flash floods displace thousands

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Heavy rains and flash flooding have killed at least 40 people and displaced tens of thousands in Kenya and Somalia , aid agencies reported Monday.
Prince William says deeper global cooperation can win the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking

Prince William says deeper global cooperation can win the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking

SINGAPORE (AP) — Britain's Prince William said Monday that seven countries — Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Britain and the United States — have committed at a wildlife summit to deepen their intelligence-sharing and other c
Guilbeault says no more carbon price carve outs on his watch, as Tory motion fails

Guilbeault says no more carbon price carve outs on his watch, as Tory motion fails

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday he will not stand for any further adjustments to Canada's carbon-pricing system as a Conservative motion calling for more carve-outs failed in the House of Commons.
Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

HALIFAX — Canada's premiers presented a rare unified front Monday as they took turns saying Ottawa's recent changes to its carbon pricing measures were unfairly applied across the country.
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