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French residents rescued from flooded homes by boat as Storm Herminia hits Normandy and Brittany

French residents rescued from flooded homes by boat as Storm Herminia hits Normandy and Brittany

RENNES, France (AP) — Residents in western France used boats to escape their flooded homes on Monday as rivers and waterways broke their banks after successive storms battered Normandy and Brittany.
Study projects millions of European heat deaths as world warms

Study projects millions of European heat deaths as world warms

Extreme temperatures — mostly heat — are projected to kill as many as 2.3 million people in Europe by the end of the century unless countries get better at reducing carbon pollution and adapting to hotter conditions, a new study says.
What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment

What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment

President Trump's first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for Earth's climate and environment.
Rain in Southern California creates mudflows but helps firefighters

Rain in Southern California creates mudflows but helps firefighters

LOS ANGELES (AP) — More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Trump's celebration of American greatness puts a spotlight on a little-known panel of experts

Trump's celebration of American greatness puts a spotlight on a little-known panel of experts

Within hours of taking office, President Donald Trump outlined in one of his many executive orders a mission to celebrate American greatness and to recognize those who have made contributions throughout history.
Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff

Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rain fell on parts of Southern California on Sunday and the scattered showers were expected to continue overnight, boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
B.C.-based climate activist deported to Pakistan after protest charges

B.C.-based climate activist deported to Pakistan after protest charges

British Columbia-based environmental activist Zain Haq was aboard a plane in Toronto on Sunday afternoon, awaiting a nearly 14-hour flight to Pakistan, where he said he was looking forward to seeing his family and eating the food.
In policy reversal, Trump eliminates help for Black and Latino communities hit harder by pollution

In policy reversal, Trump eliminates help for Black and Latino communities hit harder by pollution

For four years, the Environmental Protection Agency made environmental justice one of its biggest priorities , working to improve health conditions in heavily-polluted communities often made up largely of Black, Latino and low-income Americans.
Thousands in Ireland still without power after Storm Éowyn, as more wild weather wallops UK, France

Thousands in Ireland still without power after Storm Éowyn, as more wild weather wallops UK, France

LONDON (AP) — Ireland called in help from England and France as repair crews worked to restore power to hundreds of thousands of people after the most disruptive storm for years . Even as the cleanup continued, more wet and windy weather hit the U.K.
In policy reversal, Trump eliminates help for Black and Latino communities hit harder by pollution

In policy reversal, Trump eliminates help for Black and Latino communities hit harder by pollution

For four years, the Environmental Protection Agency made environmental justice one of its biggest priorities , working to improve health conditions in heavily-polluted communities often made up largely of Black, Latino and low-income Americans.
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