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Global warming can't be ignored, Montana's top court says, upholding landmark climate case

Global warming can't be ignored, Montana's top court says, upholding landmark climate case

HELENA, Mont.
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Invasive 'murder hornets' are wiped out in the US, officials say

Invasive 'murder hornets' are wiped out in the US, officials say

SEATTLE (AP) — The world's largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared eradicated in the U.S.
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Cyclone Chido leaves Mayotte reeling. Warmer oceans fueled it

Cyclone Chido leaves Mayotte reeling. Warmer oceans fueled it

The Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte is reeling from Cyclone Chido , the most intense storm to hit the French territory in 90 years.
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Montana's top court upholds landmark ruling in youth climate case over greenhouse gas emissions

HELENA, Mont.
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Virtual safari trips, a return to the cockpit: seniors embrace VR in long-term care

Virtual safari trips, a return to the cockpit: seniors embrace VR in long-term care

TORONTO — Ingrid Menezes gestures toward herself as she takes in the sight of an African wilderness. "Come on zebra, come," she says as she starts to pet the air above her lap.
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Mik'maq elver fishers hope quotas create safety on N.S. rivers, but critics doubtful

Mik'maq elver fishers hope quotas create safety on N.S. rivers, but critics doubtful

HALIFAX — Indigenous elver fishers who once were at odds with federal fisheries officers say they're hopeful that a new plan to provide them quotas this season will create more peace on the water.
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EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump

EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035.
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Metro Vancouver says population growth is accelerating and will hit 4 million by 2045

Metro Vancouver says population growth is accelerating and will hit 4 million by 2045

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's projected population growth is accelerating, with an average of 50,000 new residents expected per year.
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Province warns dog owners in Windsor, Ont., of deadly parvovirus

Province warns dog owners in Windsor, Ont., of deadly parvovirus

TORONTO — Ontario is warning dog owners in Windsor about a viral outbreak that has left more than a dozen pets dead.
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Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die

Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die

Two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, and one is likely to die from its injuries, the federal government said.
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