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Nebraska sues neighboring Colorado over how much water it's drawing from the South Platte River

Nebraska sues neighboring Colorado over how much water it's drawing from the South Platte River

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is suing Colorado over the amount of water it draws from the South Platte River, the latest in a long history of water rights disputes between the states that have been left increasingly dry by climate change.
20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters

20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters

Twenty Democratic-led states filed suit Wednesday against the Federal Emergency Management Agency , challenging the elimination of a long-running grant program that helps communities guard against damage from natural disasters.
Wind change causes smoky conditions over N.L. wildfire, halting use of water bombers

Wind change causes smoky conditions over N.L. wildfire, halting use of water bombers

ST. JOHN'S — Water bombers have been forced to remain on the ground in Newfoundland because of poor visibility from wildfire smoke on the Bonavista Peninsula. The province's forest fire duty officer says the fire near Jamestown, N.L.
Indigenous Wampis are ambushed in Peru after government backs out of anti-mining joint patrol

Indigenous Wampis are ambushed in Peru after government backs out of anti-mining joint patrol

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — An attack by armed assailants on a patrol of a mission by the Indigenous Wampis guards last week in the Peruvian Amazon has again brought into focus the issue of illegal gold mining in the ancestral territory .
Smog episodes accumulate and have long-term health effects: Quebec doctors group

Smog episodes accumulate and have long-term health effects: Quebec doctors group

MONTREAL — A group of Quebec doctors is warning that poor air quality can cause long-term adverse health effects.

2026 World Cup's contingency plans for wildfire smoke risks remain unclear

TORONTO (AP) — The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than a year away and FIFA's protocols for matches affected by wildfire smoke remain unclear. The 48-team World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
A look inside a lab making the advanced fuel to power growing US nuclear energy ambitions

A look inside a lab making the advanced fuel to power growing US nuclear energy ambitions

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) — Near signs that warn of radioactive risk at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a half-dozen workers from the nuclear power company X-energy are making what appear to be gray billiard balls.
Some Australian dolphins use sponges to hunt fish, but it's harder than it looks

Some Australian dolphins use sponges to hunt fish, but it's harder than it looks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some dolphins in Australia have a special technique to flush fish from the seafloor. They hunt with a sponge on their beak, like a clown nose.
National Park Service defends the handling of lightning-sparked blaze that destroyed historic lodge

National Park Service defends the handling of lightning-sparked blaze that destroyed historic lodge

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz.
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm's avian flu case

Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm's avian flu case

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision in a case involving two B.C. farmers who are fighting an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to destroy around 400 ostriches after an outbreak of avian flu.
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