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Massive central California wildfire threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured

Massive central California wildfire threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — More than 800 structures are threatened by a massive wildfire in central California that left at least three people injured as it burned through Los Padres National Forest.
Trump EPA says it will defend tough lead pipe rule from Biden, but details to come

Trump EPA says it will defend tough lead pipe rule from Biden, but details to come

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it will defend the Biden administration's aggressive rule for reducing lead in drinking water against a court challenge, though public health advocates worry officials could still wea
How to humanely deal with pests without using cruel traps or harmful chemicals

How to humanely deal with pests without using cruel traps or harmful chemicals

I’ve seen a rash of social media posts recommending the application of sticky-tape bands around tree trunks to prevent spotted lanternflies and other garden pests from accessing tree canopies and munching on foliage.
Frequent disasters expose climate risks to infrastructure in South Asia

Frequent disasters expose climate risks to infrastructure in South Asia

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Floods that damaged hydropower dams in Nepal and destroyed the main bridge connecting the country to China show the vulnerability of infrastructure and need for smart rebuilding in a region bearing the brunt of a warming plane
Krill fishery in Antarctica shut down after record catch triggers unprecedented early closure

Krill fishery in Antarctica shut down after record catch triggers unprecedented early closure

MIAMI (AP) — Officials have shut down early the remote krill fishery near Antarctica after trawling for the tiny crustacean — a vital food source for whales that also helps fight climate change — exceeded the seasonal catch limit for the first time.
Iran orders a day of business and office closures to relieve electric grid in heat wave

Iran orders a day of business and office closures to relieve electric grid in heat wave

TEHRAN (AP) — Authorities in Iran ordered government offices and banks across much of the country to close Wednesday as surging summer temperatures and a worsening water crisis strain the power grid .
Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control

Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — A massive wildfire on Monday was threatening hundreds of homes in central California after injuring at least three people as it tore through Los Padres National Forest.
Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the Pacific while Tropical Storm Dexter churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the Pacific while Tropical Storm Dexter churns in the Atlantic

MIAMI (AP) — A tropical storm formed in the Pacific Ocean on Monday at the same time a different tropical storm was churning in the Atlantic Ocean but moving away from land, forecasters said.
Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars

Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say they have at last solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars off the Pacific coast of North America in a decade-long epidemic .
Vietnam automaker VinFast opens factory in India, eyeing growth in Asia

Vietnam automaker VinFast opens factory in India, eyeing growth in Asia

THOOTHUKUDI, India (AP) — Vietnam’s VinFast began production at a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state on Monday, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion across Asia.
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