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Human composting as alternative to burial and cremation gets final approval by Delaware lawmakers

DOVER, Del. (AP) — The Delaware Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill allowing the composting of human bodies as an alternative to burial or cremation. The measure passed on a 14-7 vote and now goes to Democratic Gov. John Carney.
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Panel urged to move lawsuit to state court that seeks shutdown of part of aging pipeline in Michigan

Panel urged to move lawsuit to state court that seeks shutdown of part of aging pipeline in Michigan

MADISON, Wis.
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EU legal adviser backs cancellation of EU-Morocco fishing agreement over disputed Western Sahara

EU legal adviser backs cancellation of EU-Morocco fishing agreement over disputed Western Sahara

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A legal adviser to the European Union’s top court recommended Thursday that it annul an agreement with Morocco which would have allowed European boats to fish off the disputed Western Sahara 's coast.
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B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

RICHMOND, B.C. — A new study will collect carbon emissions data from British Columbia's regional airports with the goal of getting all airports in the province to net-zero by 2030.
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B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
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Higher temperatures mean higher food and other prices. A new study links climate shocks to inflation

Higher temperatures mean higher food and other prices. A new study links climate shocks to inflation

Food prices and overall inflation will rise as temperatures climb with climate change , a new study by an environmental scientist and the European Central Bank found.
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Energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects on mine land sites

Energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects on mine land sites

FRANKFORT, Ky.
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The U.S. may catch a spring break on weather. Forecasters see minimal flooding and drought for spring

The U.S. may catch a spring break on weather. Forecasters see minimal flooding and drought for spring

The United States can expect a nice spring break from past too rainy or too dry extremes, federal meteorologists predicted Thursday.
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E-waste from trashed electric devices is piling up and recycling isn't keeping pace, UN says

E-waste from trashed electric devices is piling up and recycling isn't keeping pace, UN says

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — U.N. agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and are likely to fall even further.
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AP finds grueling conditions in Indian shrimp industry that report calls 'dangerous and abusive'

AP finds grueling conditions in Indian shrimp industry that report calls 'dangerous and abusive'

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Noriko Kuwabara was excited to try a new recipe she’d seen on social media for crispy shrimp spring rolls, so she and her husband headed to Costco’s frozen foods aisle.
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