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Federal judge denies cattle industry’s request to temporarily halt wolf reintroduction in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — A federal judge has allowed the reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado to move forward in the coming days by denying a request Friday from the state’s cattle industry for a temporary delay in the predators’ release.

Dec 15, 2023 7:49 PM Read more >

Wildlife conservation groups sue over lack of plan for railroad to reduce grizzly deaths in Montana

HELENA, Mont.

Dec 15, 2023 4:04 PM Read more >

A US pine species thrives when burnt. Southerners are rekindling a 'fire culture' to boost its range

WEST END, N.C. (AP) — Jesse Wimberley burns the woods with neighbors. Using new tools to revive an old communal tradition, they set fire to wiregrasses and forest debris with a drip torch, corralling embers with leaf blowers.

Dec 15, 2023 2:51 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia government to replace four helicopters used in fighting wildfires

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is planning to replace its fleet of four helicopter water bombers as it prepares to battle future wildfires in woodlands surrounding its cities and towns.

Dec 15, 2023 11:12 AM Read more >

Judge denies cattle industry's request to temporarily halt wolf reintroduction in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — A federal judge has allowed the reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado to move forward after representatives of the state's cattle industry asked for a temporary stay in the predators' release in a lawsuit.

Dec 15, 2023 9:58 AM Read more >

Germany's parliament approves a plan for a bigger hike in carbon price after a budget deal

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's parliament on Friday approved plans to raise the country's levy on carbon dioxide emissions from fuel by more than previously planned next month, a move that is part of a deal to resolve a budget crisis .

Dec 15, 2023 5:35 AM Read more >

More than 100 injured in a Beijing rail collision as heavy snow hits the Chinese capital

BEIJING (AP) — Two subway trains collided in heavy snow in Beijing , sending 515 people to the hospital, including 102 with broken bones, authorities said Friday.

Dec 15, 2023 5:05 AM Read more >

Canada to pilot options for national emergency response agency in 2024: Sajjan

OTTAWA — A new national emergency response agency may consist of regional response teams that Ottawa can call into action when disaster strikes, Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said in a recent interview.

Dec 15, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

California regulators vote to extend Diablo Canyon nuclear plant operations through 2030

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — California energy regulators voted Thursday to allow the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant to operate for an additional five years, despite calls from environmental groups to shut it down.

Dec 14, 2023 7:54 PM Read more >

Alaska governor's budget plan includes roughly $3,400 checks for residents and deficit of nearly $1B

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Gov.

Dec 14, 2023 7:25 PM Read more >