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South Korea to shrink biomass energy subsidies after criticism over link to deforestation

South Korea to shrink biomass energy subsidies after criticism over link to deforestation

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The South Korean government will reduce subsidies for biomass energy after rising domestic and international criticism of its link to deforestation.
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New Mexico governor sets priorities for lawmakers. Public safety and child wellbeing top the list

New Mexico governor sets priorities for lawmakers. Public safety and child wellbeing top the list

Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is tasking lawmakers to come up with public safety solutions amid a persistently high violent crime rate that is twice the national average and has left many communities on edge.
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New Mexico governor sets priorities for lawmakers. Public safety and child wellbeing top the list

Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is tasking lawmakers to come up with public safety solutions amid a persistently high violent crime rate that is twice the national average and has left many communities on edge.
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Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court says

Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court says

DENVER (AP) — Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be “majestic” but, since they're not human, they do not have the legal right to pursue their release, Colorado’s highest court said Tuesday.
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‘Once in a lifetime’ snow hits parts of the U.S. South

‘Once in a lifetime’ snow hits parts of the U.S. South

A winter storm sweeping through the U.S. South on Tuesday was dumping snow at levels millions of residents haven't seen before.
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Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

EDMONTON — As a possible Feb. 1 deadline looms for the United States to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian goods, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's sticking to her diplomatic approach to try to stop them.
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What's next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?

What's next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under former President Joe Biden.
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President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility bills

President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility bills

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump once expressed concern with how low showerhead flow affected his “perfect” hair.
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Smith says taxpayers must be protected from lawsuits as Alberta lifts coal moratorium

Smith says taxpayers must be protected from lawsuits as Alberta lifts coal moratorium

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province had taxpayers in mind when it decided to lift a ban on new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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Wolf transfer from B.C. to Colorado complete, but state wildlife staff 'threatened'

Wolf transfer from B.C. to Colorado complete, but state wildlife staff 'threatened'

The capture of 15 grey wolves in British Columbia and their release in Colorado is complete, an operation that led to unspecified threats against staff with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the agency said in a statement. The operation that began in B.C.
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