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EU agrees to boost green fuels for aviation, cut emissions

EU agrees to boost green fuels for aviation, cut emissions

BRUSSELS (AP) — New rules requiring airlines to use more sustainable fuels across the European Union have been agreed by negotiators from member countries and the EU Parliament in a bid to help decarbonize the sector.
$1.6B trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires

$1.6B trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A trial connected to a $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against utility PacifiCorp over the catastrophic Labor Day 2020 wildfires in Oregon started Tuesday in Portland.

Quakes rattle New Zealand but no reports of major damage

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A series of moderately strong earthquakes rattled New Zealand's North Island on Wednesday morning but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. A preliminary magnitude 5.
As epic snow melts, a California community braces for floods

As epic snow melts, a California community braces for floods

LEMOORE, Calif. (AP) — Ron Caetano is packed and ready to go. His family photos and valuables are in the trailer and he’s put food in carry totes. He moved the rabbits and chickens and their automatic feeders to higher ground.
Canada's push for small nuclear reactors will be costly, ineffective, some MPs warn

Canada's push for small nuclear reactors will be costly, ineffective, some MPs warn

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insists Canada is "very serious" about developing nuclear technology across the country to meet growing power needs, but some members of Parliament, including one from his own caucus, are warning the technology
'Mojave Max' tortoise emerges in Vegas; latest since 2000

'Mojave Max' tortoise emerges in Vegas; latest since 2000

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A desert tortoise that is the focus of schoolchild predictions and local lore about the start of spring has emerged from its winter burrow at a nature preserve in Las Vegas, officials said Tuesday.
1 dead, 1 injured in blast at Chicago area petroleum plant

1 dead, 1 injured in blast at Chicago area petroleum plant

LEMONT, Ill. (AP) — An explosion and fire at a suburban Chicago petroleum refinery killed one person and injured a second Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Clock ticking for plan to keep West Virginia coal plant open

Clock ticking for plan to keep West Virginia coal plant open

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Virginia man pleads guilty in turtle trafficking case

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man who caught and sold wild turtles has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally trafficking the reptiles.
East Palestine families living in limbo months after fire

East Palestine families living in limbo months after fire

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Jeff Drummond spends days and nights alone in a tiny room with fake wood paneling, two small beds and a microwave atop a mini refrigerator that serves as a nightstand — his pickup truck parked just outside the door at the