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A rare Czech almond grove blooms early after an unusually warm winter
HUSTOPECE, Czech Republic (AP) — Masses of white and pink blossoms in a rare almond grove in the Czech Republic appeared earlier than...
Bird flu is causing thousands of seal deaths. Scientists aren’t sure how to slow it down
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting...
Over 100 iconic cherry trees in Washington will be cut down. So long, Stumpy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The sun is setting on Stumpy, the gnarled old cherry tree that has become a social media phenom. This year’s...
UK Government allocates funding for nearly 1,000 new electric buses
Funding for nearly 1,000 new electric buses has been allocated by the Government. Twenty-five councils across England have been awarded a share of...
UK public and businesses urged to join Earth Hour as landmarks set to go dark
The British public and businesses are being urged to mark Earth Hour by taking positive action for the planet, such as turning off...
Canadian House of Commons rejects Conservative non-confidence motion over carbon pricing
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government will not be forced into an election over carbon pricing — at least not today. The Liberals,...
16 US states challenge Biden admin freeze on new LNG export approvals
Texas and 15 other US states filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging the Biden administration’s freeze on new liquefied natural gas exports. Citing...
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...
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...
