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2 more endangered Florida panthers struck and killed by vehicles, wildlife officials say

LABELLE, Fla. (AP) — Two endangered Florida panthers have been struck and killed by vehicles, officials said.
Illinois Senate approves plan to allow new nuclear reactors

Illinois Senate approves plan to allow new nuclear reactors

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate approved lifting a 36-year-old moratorium on new nuclear power installments on Wednesday in a plan proponents say will ensure the state can meet its carbon-free power production promise by 2045.
Mount St. Helens records more than 400 earthquakes since mid-July, but no signs of imminent eruption

Mount St. Helens records more than 400 earthquakes since mid-July, but no signs of imminent eruption

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — More than 400 earthquakes have been detected beneath Washington's Mount St. Helens in recent months, though there are no signs of an imminent eruption, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Scientists call on Canada to adopt ecologically minded forest degradation definition

Scientists call on Canada to adopt ecologically minded forest degradation definition

TORONTO — The Canadian government must take action to stop the degradation of its forests from large-scale industrial logging, a letter signed by more than 100 scientists urged Wednesday.
Commercial fishing groups sue 13 US tire makers over rubber preservative that's deadly to salmon

Commercial fishing groups sue 13 US tire makers over rubber preservative that's deadly to salmon

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The 13 largest U.S.
Canada, major fossil-fuel producers failing climate targets, jeopardizing transition

Canada, major fossil-fuel producers failing climate targets, jeopardizing transition

TORONTO — Canada and other major fossil-fuel-producing countries are failing to meet targets to keep global warming in check, putting the world’s energy transition at risk, a newly released major international report warned Wednesday.
Minnesota agency had data on iron foundry's pollution violations but failed to act, report says

Minnesota agency had data on iron foundry's pollution violations but failed to act, report says

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota iron foundry has been violating air emissions laws for at least five years, but the state agency responsible for enforcing air permits didn't take action against the company, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Wednes
Fossil fuel interests have large, yet often murky, presence at climate talks, AP analysis finds

Fossil fuel interests have large, yet often murky, presence at climate talks, AP analysis finds

The badges said they were there to participate in negotiations to curb climate change . They stated affiliations like the government of Brazil, Indigenous organizations of the Amazon, the Climate Registry.
Cheetahs become more nocturnal on hot days. Climate change may trigger fights among predators

Cheetahs become more nocturnal on hot days. Climate change may trigger fights among predators

Cheetahs are usually daytime hunters, but the speedy big cats will shift their activity toward dawn and dusk hours during warmer weather, a new study finds.
Georgia’s state taxes at fuel pumps suspended until Nov. 29, when lawmakers start special session

Georgia’s state taxes at fuel pumps suspended until Nov. 29, when lawmakers start special session

ATLANTA (AP) — People in Georgia will keep paying no state taxes on gasoline and diesel, at least until state lawmakers start a special legislative session. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday extended the fuel tax rollback of 31.
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