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Germany unveils 1st national security strategy to address growing threats, singles out Russia

Germany unveils 1st national security strategy to address growing threats, singles out Russia

BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Russia is the greatest security threat “for the foreseeable future” and advocated a balanced approach to China as it unveiled its first comprehensive national security strategy Wednesday.

Indigenous community wins, then loses, path to reclaim ancestral rainforest land in Peru

A landmark ruling that an Indigenous community in the Peruvian Amazon could reclaim ancestral rainforests has been set aside by an appeals court in a move some legal experts called irregular.
Federal assistance sought for northeastern vineyards, orchards hit by late frost

Federal assistance sought for northeastern vineyards, orchards hit by late frost

SHELBURNE, Vt. (AP) — Vineyards and apple orchards across the Northeast are still gauging damage from a late-season frost in May that wiped out a third to most of the crop for some growers who say it’s the worst frost damage they have ever seen.
Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix

Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Power outages are leaving Vietnamese homes and businesses without power for hours at a time, as a prolonged drought and high temperatures strain the fast-growing economy's capacity to keep up.
Toyota shareholders reject proposal demanding better performance on climate change

Toyota shareholders reject proposal demanding better performance on climate change

TOYOTA, Japan (AP) — Toyota executives fielded challenges and reaped praise from investors at an annual general meeting Wednesday where shareholders ultimately rejected demands the automaker do better on fighting climate change.
Wildlife unseen casualty as forests burn in worst wildfire season of the century

Wildlife unseen casualty as forests burn in worst wildfire season of the century

As wildfires from coast to coast scorch large swaths of forest, sometimes changing it irreversibly, experts have zeroed in on an often overlooked casualty of the blazes: wildlife.
To fight berry-busting fruit flies, researchers focus on sterilizing the bugs

To fight berry-busting fruit flies, researchers focus on sterilizing the bugs

Paul Nelson is used to doing battle with an invasive fruit fly called the spotted wing drosophila , a pest that one year ruined more than half the berries on the Minnesota farm he and his team run.
Young athlete in Montana climate change trial testifies he uses inhaler due to forest fire smoke

Young athlete in Montana climate change trial testifies he uses inhaler due to forest fire smoke

HELENA, Mont.
Oil producers say tech will soon handle climate-wrecking fumes. US envoy Kerry says be skeptical

Oil producers say tech will soon handle climate-wrecking fumes. US envoy Kerry says be skeptical

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S.
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Hundreds of wildfires continue to rage in Canada as storms forecast across the country could bring much-needed rain, but also the risk of powerful winds and lightning.