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Feds unveil plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale

Feds unveil plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government has outlined a strategy to try to protect an endangered species of whale while also developing offshore wind power off the East Coast.
50 dead, dozens feared missing as storm lashes Philippines

50 dead, dozens feared missing as storm lashes Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Flash floods and landslides set off by torrential rains left at least 50 people dead, including in a hard-hit southern Philippine province, where as many as 60 villagers are feared missing and buried in a huge mudslide lade
Guilbeault slams oilpatch for raking in cash and sitting idle on climate action

Guilbeault slams oilpatch for raking in cash and sitting idle on climate action

OTTAWA — The federal environment minister is calling out Canada's oil companies for failing to put cash behind their promises to tackle climate change.
Amazon governor revokes forest protection in re-election bid

Amazon governor revokes forest protection in re-election bid

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In an effort to get more votes and win reelection, the governor of the Brazilian state of Rondonia on Friday revoked the protection of a large swath of Amazon forest.

Report on Alaska mine urges more scrutiny for projects

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Backers of a proposed copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska “tried to trick regulators by pretending to pursue a smaller project with the intention of expanding" after the project was approved, a report released Friday by a U
Explorer's cameras recovered after 85 years on Yukon glacier

Explorer's cameras recovered after 85 years on Yukon glacier

KLUANE NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE — A cache of equipment belonging to explorer Bradford Washburn, including three of his cameras, has been retrieved from a Yukon glacier after 85 years.
New US plan could lead to federal action on Colorado River

New US plan could lead to federal action on Colorado River

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.
At least 42 dead in floods, landslides in south Philippines

At least 42 dead in floods, landslides in south Philippines

COTABATO, Philippines (AP) — Flash floods and landslides set off by torrential rains swamped a southern Philippine province, killing at least 42 people, leaving 16 others missing and trapping some residents on their roofs, officials said Friday.

Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' back on display

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Johannes Vermeer's “Girl with a Pearl Earring” went back on display at the Netherlands' Mauritshuis museum Friday, a day after climate activists targeted the 17th-century masterpiece.
New storm approaches B.C., as province cleans up after first powerful fall tempest

New storm approaches B.C., as province cleans up after first powerful fall tempest

VANCOUVER — BC Hydro says electricity has been restored to most of its more than 100,000 customers blacked out during the first powerful storm of British Columbia's late-arriving fall, but forecasters warn more foul weather is on the way.