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Maine questions Canadian study of Agent Orange use at New Brunswick military base

Maine questions Canadian study of Agent Orange use at New Brunswick military base

FREDERICTON — Maine's state legislature has called for a new investigation into the use of herbicides, including Agent Orange, in the 1960s on a southern New Brunswick military base, describing a Canadian study that found no risks to human health as
Mining company can't tap water needed for Okefenokee wildlife refuge, US says

Mining company can't tap water needed for Okefenokee wildlife refuge, US says

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A federal agency is asserting legal rights to waters that feed the Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge, setting up a new battle with a mining company seeking permits to withdraw more than 1.
New Jersey waters down proposed referendum on new fossil fuel power plant ban

New Jersey waters down proposed referendum on new fossil fuel power plant ban

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey lawmakers wanted to ask voters whether to ban new fossil fuel-fired power plants. And then they added a loophole big enough to drive a fleet of oil trucks through.
Trillions of gallons leak from aging drinking water systems, further stressing shrinking US cities

Trillions of gallons leak from aging drinking water systems, further stressing shrinking US cities

Trillions of gallons are lost from aging drinking water systems across the U.S.
Trillions of gallons leak from aging drinking water systems, further stressing shrinking US cities

Trillions of gallons leak from aging drinking water systems, further stressing shrinking US cities

PRICHARD, Ala. (AP) — Water bubbles up in streets, pooling in neighborhoods for weeks or months. Homes burn to the ground if firefighters can’t draw enough water from hydrants.
Texas struggles to contain wildfires as wind threatens to further their spread

Texas struggles to contain wildfires as wind threatens to further their spread

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Strong winds spread flames and led to a town's evacuation while airplanes dropped fire retardant over the northern Texas Panhandle in an attempt to stop the largest wildfire in state history.
John Kerry reflects on time as top U.S. climate negotiator and 'major breakthrough' in climate talks

John Kerry reflects on time as top U.S. climate negotiator and 'major breakthrough' in climate talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Time was running out and U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry knew it. International climate talks in mid-December were stuck with no agreement to phase out oil, gas and coal, fossil fuels that are the root cause of global warming.
Saskatchewan residents with low incomes worry about not getting carbon rebate

Saskatchewan residents with low incomes worry about not getting carbon rebate

REGINA — Alan Holman says the carbon rebate he gets four times a year from the federal government is crucial for his household budget.
Key Northern California highway closed as snow continues to fall in the blizzard-hit Sierra Nevada

Key Northern California highway closed as snow continues to fall in the blizzard-hit Sierra Nevada

TRUCKEE, Calif.
Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history

Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Planes dropped fire retardant over the Texas Panhandle on Sunday and a small community was ordered to evacuate as firefighters kept up efforts to stamp out the largest wildfire in state history while contending with new blazes.