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Islands Trust welcomes Reuben Bronee as new Chief Administrative Officer

Islands Trust welcomes Reuben Bronee as new Chief Administrative Officer

With extensive leadership experience, Rueben Bronee takes over as CAO, tasked with enhancing conservation efforts across 13 major islands

Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7

HAVANA (AP) — A small town in Cuba was recovering Tuesday from flooding that killed at least seven people after Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain.
At least 115 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines

At least 115 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines

TALISAY, Philippines (AP) — The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides wrought by Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has exceeded 100 and the president said Saturday that many areas remained isolated with people in need of
Harris vs. Trump: Where the candidates stand on the climate crisis

Harris vs. Trump: Where the candidates stand on the climate crisis

WASHINGTON — Environmental experts are warning American voters that whoever takes the White House could set a path forward or pull the world backwards at a critical time for the climate crisis. "The U.S.
In Ecuador, power-dependent patients wait in anguish as the government imposes hours-long blackouts

In Ecuador, power-dependent patients wait in anguish as the government imposes hours-long blackouts

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The first time the electricity went off at night, Linda Vidal went into panic mode.
The vehicle collision death of a famous Wyoming grizzly bear was an accident, authorities say

The vehicle collision death of a famous Wyoming grizzly bear was an accident, authorities say

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — The driver who struck and killed a famous grizzly bear south of Grand Teton National Park earlier this week was not speeding and the bear's death was an accident, law enforcement officers said Friday. The death of grizzly No.
How has climate change shifted the odds of extreme cold? A new tool seeks the answer

How has climate change shifted the odds of extreme cold? A new tool seeks the answer

Federal environment officials will be able to quickly analyze how climate change is shifting the odds of extreme cold temperatures starting this winter, officials said Friday, broadening the application of a system rolled out over the summer to study
Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster

Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's federal government on Friday reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that the government said was the country's worst-ever environmental disaster.
Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president

Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president

Leonardo DiCaprio is endorsing Kamala Harris for president, with the Oscar-winning actor expressing support for the Democratic nominee in a video Friday.
Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president

Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president

Leonardo DiCaprio is endorsing Kamala Harris for president, with the Oscar-winning actor expressing support for the Democratic nominee in a video Friday.