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Wildfire burning through forest in southern Greece kills 2 people

Wildfire burning through forest in southern Greece kills 2 people

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two people died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland in Greece near a seaside resort in the country's south, authorities said Monday.
Water samples tested after Maine firefighting foam spill, below guidelines for dangerous chemicals

Water samples tested after Maine firefighting foam spill, below guidelines for dangerous chemicals

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — Maine environmental officials said all water samples analyzed so far in the wake of the state's largest recorded accidental spill of firefighting foam are below its guidelines for potentially dangerous chemicals.
Trump slams US response to Helene, even as supporters urge cutbacks to federal disaster agencies

Trump slams US response to Helene, even as supporters urge cutbacks to federal disaster agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration’s response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene , even as his supporters call for cuts to federal agencies that warn of weather disasters and deli
How to help those affected by Hurricane Helene

How to help those affected by Hurricane Helene

The full impact of Hurricane Helene won't be known for weeks, but groups from both the public and private sector are mobilizing efforts to help those affected by the Category 4 storm that has killed at least 120 people and already caused billions in

Judge in Alaska sets aside critical habitat designation for threatened bearded, ringed seals

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A judge in Alaska has set aside a federal agency's action designating an area the size of Texas as critical habitat for two species of threatened Arctic Alaska seals. U.S.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it

Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it

Kay Masterson has always wanted to make her Boston-area restaurant more sustainable, partnering with an organic farm to get some vegetables close by and offering reusable containers for customers' takeout.
Jasper captive caribou breeding program slowly recovers from summer wildfire

Jasper captive caribou breeding program slowly recovers from summer wildfire

JASPER, ALTA. — By this time, Jasper National Park's caribou breeding centre was supposed to be nearly done, ready for pregnant cows to bed down behind its fence, safe from predators and working on replenishing the park's diminishing herds.
Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up

Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The number of people killed in Nepal by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend reached 193 while recovery and rescue work stepped up on Monday.
Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms

Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms

PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, hundreds of brown-bodied hens waddle around a large barn at Weber Family Farms.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it

Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it

Kay Masterson has always wanted to make her Boston-area restaurant more sustainable, partnering with an organic farm to get some vegetables close by and offering reusable containers for customers' takeout.