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Louisiana, 9 other states ask federal judge to block changes in National Flood Insurance Program

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Increases in federal flood insurance premiums that are projected to surpass 700% over the coming years are already leading people to back out of home purchases and will likely lead to an exodus of residents and businesses from sout
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Venice and its lagoon again escape inclusion on UNESCO list of heritage sites in danger

Venice and its lagoon again escape inclusion on UNESCO list of heritage sites in danger

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Venice on Thursday again escaped the tarnish of UNESCO's list of world heritage sites in danger, drawing a victory cheer from the mayor but scorn from environmentalists and scientists alarmed by the impact of mass tourism and cli
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Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hundreds of communities around the country will share more than $1 billion in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat , benefit health and improve acc
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Climate change takes habitat from big fish, the ocean's key predators

Climate change takes habitat from big fish, the ocean's key predators

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — This year’s marine heat waves and spiking ocean temperatures foretell big changes in the future for some of the largest fish in the sea, such as sharks, tunas and swordfish.
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Environmental groups urge regulators to shut down California reactor over safety, testing concerns

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Environmental groups called on federal regulators Thursday to immediately shut down one of two reactors at California’s last nuclear power plant until tests can be conducted on critical machinery they believe could fail and cause a
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Firefighters fear the toxic chemicals in their gear could be contributing to cancer cases

Firefighters fear the toxic chemicals in their gear could be contributing to cancer cases

BOSTON (AP) — Boston firefighter Daniel Ranahan had heard about colleagues getting cancer but he was stunned when doctors discovered a tumor in his chest. He was only 30 and had been in the Boston Fire Department less than a decade.
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Major life insurers taking steps, but falling short on climate action: report

Major life insurers taking steps, but falling short on climate action: report

TORONTO — A new report from an advocacy group finds two of Canada's biggest insurers are taking steps toward climate action, but still have a ways to go. The report from Investors for Paris Compliance says climate action from Sun Life Financial Inc.
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Legault invited to UN climate summit, seen as recognition of province's efforts

Legault invited to UN climate summit, seen as recognition of province's efforts

Quebec Premier François Legault will be attending a United Nations climate summit in New York next week.
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Biden administration restores the power of states and tribes to review projects to protect waterways

Biden administration restores the power of states and tribes to review projects to protect waterways

WASHINGTON (AP) — States and Native American tribes will have greater authority to block energy projects such as natural gas pipelines that could pollute rivers and streams under a final rule issued Thursday by the Biden administration.
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Trudeau in New York next week to talk climate, development at UN General Assembly

Trudeau in New York next week to talk climate, development at UN General Assembly

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to New York next week to take part in the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed today that Trudeau will be at the UN Sept.
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