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Study says warming may push more hurricanes toward US coasts

Study says warming may push more hurricanes toward US coasts

Changes in air patterns as the world warms will likely push more and nastier hurricanes up against the United States' east and Gulf coasts, especially in Florida, a new study said.
Microchips or microgreens? Oregon tweaks farm protection law

Microchips or microgreens? Oregon tweaks farm protection law

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon is changing a half-century-old land-use law to make room for semiconductor development and gain an edge in attracting the multi-billion-dollar industry, upsetting farmers who see their livelihoods at risk.
Minnesota Legislature to return with much done, much to do

Minnesota Legislature to return with much done, much to do

ST. PAUL, Minn.
'Hanging in': David Suzuki shares insights as he retires from 'The Nature of Things'

'Hanging in': David Suzuki shares insights as he retires from 'The Nature of Things'

After 44 years as the face of Canada's premier science TV show, you might expect David Suzuki to feel a little sadness and a little nostalgia as he steps down as host of "The Nature of Things." Not so.
1st ocean fish farm proposed for East Coast off New England

1st ocean fish farm proposed for East Coast off New England

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire group wants to be the first to bring offshore fish farming to the waters off New England by raising salmon and trout in open-ocean pens miles from land, but critics fear the plan could harm the environment.
Ontario derecho, tornado recovery funding not enough, municipalities say

Ontario derecho, tornado recovery funding not enough, municipalities say

Funding meant to help Ontario communities recover from extreme wind damage won’t be enough to make property and business owners whole or eliminate risks to vital infrastructure, some municipalities say.
Ellie Goulding thinks we all need to be more selfish

Ellie Goulding thinks we all need to be more selfish

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Throughout her career, Ellie Goulding has been candid about the drawbacks of fame.
EPA proposal takes on health risks near US chemical plants

EPA proposal takes on health risks near US chemical plants

In what could prove a significant move for communities facing air pollution , the Environmental Protection Agency proposed on Thursday that chemical plants nationwide measure certain hazardous compounds that cross beyond their property lines and redu
Dirty money: Ex-lawmaker gets 2 years for cesspool bribes

Dirty money: Ex-lawmaker gets 2 years for cesspool bribes

HONOLULU (AP) — A former Hawaii lawmaker was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison in a federal corruption case that's drawn attention to a perennial problem in the islands: the tens of thousands of cesspools that release 50 million gallons of ra
In India, mangrove trees make way for booming city of Kochi

In India, mangrove trees make way for booming city of Kochi

KOCHI, India (AP) — Burrowed between mangroves and a bustling skyline, 70-year-old Rajan, who only uses one name, reminisces about his old home.
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