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Pope says a revised environmental encyclical will be released Oct. 4, feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Pope says a revised environmental encyclical will be released Oct. 4, feast of St. Francis of Assisi

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis said Wednesday he will be releasing an update to his landmark 2015 environmental encyclical on Oct. 4, the feast of his nature-loving namesake, St.
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Unclear how many in Lahaina lost lives as Hawaii authorities near the end of their search for dead

Unclear how many in Lahaina lost lives as Hawaii authorities near the end of their search for dead

HONOLULU (AP) — Crews in Hawaii have all but finished searching for victims of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, authorities said Tuesday, and it is unclear how many people perished.
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What makes Idalia so potent? It's feeding on intensely warm water that acts like rocket fuel

What makes Idalia so potent? It's feeding on intensely warm water that acts like rocket fuel

Feeding on some of the hottest water on the planet, Hurricane Idalia is rapidly strengthening as it bears down on Florida and the rest of the Gulf Coast. It’s been happening a lot lately.
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EPA head says he's 'proud' of decision to block Alaska mine and protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay

EPA head says he's 'proud' of decision to block Alaska mine and protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The nation’s top environmental official said he fully supports his agency’s decision to block a proposed gold and copper mine in Alaska’s salmon-rich Bristol Bay, even as the state of Alaska has asked the U.S.
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Idalia strengthens over Gulf of Mexico and is now predicted to hit Florida as Category 4 hurricane

Idalia strengthens over Gulf of Mexico and is now predicted to hit Florida as Category 4 hurricane

CEDAR KEY, Fla.
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2 found dead in eastern Washington wildfires identified, more than 350 homes confirmed destroyed

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The men found dead in two wildfires that ignited in eastern Washington earlier this month have been identified, and the number of homes destroyed has been confirmed at more than 350. Carl Grub, 86, died on Aug.
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Tribal ranger draws weapon on climate activists blocking road to Burning Man; conduct under review

Tribal ranger draws weapon on climate activists blocking road to Burning Man; conduct under review

NIXON, Nev.
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Lightning sparks about 40 new B.C. wildfires, but rain may bring relief

Lightning sparks about 40 new B.C. wildfires, but rain may bring relief

Lightning strikes have sparked dozens of new wildfires in British Columbia, as thunderstorms brought mixed blessings to the province's battle against its worst fire season on record.
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Protester arrested after paint splashed on Tom Thomson piece in National Gallery

Protester arrested after paint splashed on Tom Thomson piece in National Gallery

OTTAWA — An artwork by renowned Canadian artist Tom Thomson at the National Gallery in Ottawa was splattered with paint on Tuesday as part of a protest against the federal government's response to wildfires.
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Some communities oppose Alberta's six-month pause on renewable energy approvals

Some communities oppose Alberta's six-month pause on renewable energy approvals

Some Alberta communities are pushing back against the provincial government's six-month pause on approvals of new renewable energy projects.
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