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High surf warnings issued for most of West Coast and parts of Hawaii; dangerous waves expected

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued high surf warnings for much of the West Coast and parts of Hawaii, describing the waves and rip currents expected to hit certain coastlines as potentially dangerous and life-threatening.
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The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges

The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges

Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent severe warming and its effects.
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TEPCO's operational ban is lifted, putting it one step closer to restarting reactors in Niigata

TEPCO's operational ban is lifted, putting it one step closer to restarting reactors in Niigata

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese nuclear safety regulators lifted an operational ban Wednesday imposed on a nuclear plant owned by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, the operator behind the Fukushima plant that ended in disaster, allowing the company to res
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A long-overlooked climate solution, geothermal could be in for its hottest decade yet

A long-overlooked climate solution, geothermal could be in for its hottest decade yet

CALGARY — It's clean, renewable, and right there below our feet, but geothermal energy has largely remained undeveloped in Canada.
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Premier Moe says it's 'unfortunate' for Saskatchewan to break federal emissions law

Premier Moe says it's 'unfortunate' for Saskatchewan to break federal emissions law

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe once said a fundamental pillar of Canadian democracy is the rule of law. His province is now prepared to break it.
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Site for Canada's underground nuclear waste repository to be selected next year

Site for Canada's underground nuclear waste repository to be selected next year

A critical milestone is on the horizon for Canada's 175-year-long plan to bury its nuclear waste underground, with two pairs of Ontario communities set to decide if they would be willing hosts.
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She died weeks after fleeing the Maui wildfire. Her family fought to have her listed as a victim.

She died weeks after fleeing the Maui wildfire. Her family fought to have her listed as a victim.

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Sharlene Rabang and her calico cat fled the wildfire that destroyed her town on Maui and arrived at a family home on another Hawaii island after a 24-hour odyssey that included sleeping in a car.
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National Weather Service warns of high surf for some of Hawaii's shores

HONOLULU (AP) — The National Service warned Tuesday about high surf — up to 30 feet (9 meters) — along some of Hawaii's shores.
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New Mexico delegation wants more time for the public and tribes to comment on proposed power line

New Mexico delegation wants more time for the public and tribes to comment on proposed power line

SANTA FE, N.M.
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Maine storm has delayed a key vote on California-style limits for gas vehicles

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The rollout of potential regulations to drastically cut gas-powered vehicle sales in Maine was pushed back by a year because environmental regulators had to delay a key vote after a storm caused widespread power outages.
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