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An environmental group files intent to sue a salmon farmer for pollution off Maine's coast

An environmental group files intent to sue a salmon farmer for pollution off Maine's coast

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An environmental organization has served a notice of intent to sue one of the world's largest aquaculture companies for violations of the Clean Water Act in Maine — allegations the fish farmer ardently denies.
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Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows

Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Hundreds of activists formed a human chain outside one of the main plenary halls at the United Nations climate summit on what is traditionally their biggest protest day during the two-week talks.
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Tropical storm Sara drenches Honduras’ northern coast, with flash flooding and mudslides in forecast

Tropical storm Sara drenches Honduras’ northern coast, with flash flooding and mudslides in forecast

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) — Tropical storm Sara stalled over Honduras Saturday, drenching the northern coast of the Central American nation and swelling rivers.
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Colombia’s government is eager for a post-fossil fuels economy. But costs are a barrier

Colombia’s government is eager for a post-fossil fuels economy. But costs are a barrier

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's fiery left-wing President Gustavo Petro is one of the biggest opponents of fossil fuels on the world stage today, with speeches that lump oil and coal with cocaine as his country's “three poisons.
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Protesters' biggest day expected at UN climate talks, where progress is slow

Protesters' biggest day expected at UN climate talks, where progress is slow

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The United Nations climate talks neared the end of their first week on Saturday with negotiators still at work on how much wealthier nations will pay for developing countries to adapt to planetary warming.
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Colombia’s government is eager for post-fossil fuels economy. But costs are a barrier

Colombia’s government is eager for post-fossil fuels economy. But costs are a barrier

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's fiery left-wing President Gustavo Petro is one of the biggest opponents of fossil fuels on the world stage today, with speeches that lump oil and coal with cocaine as his country's “three poisons.
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In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it

In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it

CHURCHILL, Manitoba (AP) — Sgt. Ian Van Nest rolls slowly through the streets of Churchill, his truck outfitted with a rifle and a barred back seat to hold anyone he has to arrest.
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In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it

CHURCHILL, Manitoba (AP) — Sgt. Ian Van Nest rolls slowly through the streets of Churchill, his truck outfitted with a rifle and a barred back seat to hold anyone he has to arrest.
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Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling

Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump promised repeatedly during his campaign to expand oil drilling in the U.S.
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Environmentalists concerned after protected Mexican wolf dies in Arizona

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A federally protected female Mexican wolf was found dead in an area near the northern Arizona city of Flagstaff, alarming environmentalists who worry someone may have deliberately killed the animal. The U.S.
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