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McGill platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat

McGill platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat

MONTREAL — Academics at McGill University in Montreal are providing the U.S. scientific community a platform to protect climate research under attack.
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Rain Barrel Village gives visitors a taste of old Florida and a photo op with a giant lobster

Rain Barrel Village gives visitors a taste of old Florida and a photo op with a giant lobster

ISLAMORADA, Fla. (AP) — A holdover of the once numerous roadside attractions that lined U.S.
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Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change

Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change -fueled natural disasters. Gov.
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As Trump pares back ocean protections, California weighs expanding them

As Trump pares back ocean protections, California weighs expanding them

CHANNEL ISLANDS, Calif. (AP) — Strands of kelp glow in the dim morning light off California’s Channel Islands as fish and sea lions weave through the golden fronds.
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7.4 magnitude quake off Chile's far south briefly triggers tsunami alert but causes no damage

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.
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Scientific societies say they'll step up after Trump puts key climate report in doubt

Scientific societies say they'll step up after Trump puts key climate report in doubt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two major scientific societies on Friday said they will try to fill the void from the Trump administration's dismissal of scientists writing a cornerstone federal report on what climate change is doing to the United States.
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Puerto Rico authorities rescue 3 US tourists stranded in river as heavy rains persist

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Puerto Rico said they rescued three U.S. tourists on Friday as heavy rains continue to pelt the U.S. territory.
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What Trump's budget cuts could mean for the environment

What Trump's budget cuts could mean for the environment

President Donald Trump’s first 100 days included a wide range of attacks on environmental and climate initiatives . His proposed budget does the same.
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N.L. premier leaves office on waves of praise, worry about legacy Quebec energy deal

N.L. premier leaves office on waves of praise, worry about legacy Quebec energy deal

ST. JOHN'S — If all goes to plan, many in Newfoundland and Labrador will likely remember outgoing premier Andrew Furey for ending a decades-old lopsided energy deal with Quebec, according to his inbox.
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In the wake of devastating Los Angeles fires, residents begin to rebuild

In the wake of devastating Los Angeles fires, residents begin to rebuild

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly four months after wildfires reduced thousands of Los Angeles-area homes to rubble and ash, some residents are starting to rebuild.
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