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Tropical Storm Beryl forecast to become a major hurricane as it approaches the southeast Caribbean

Tropical Storm Beryl forecast to become a major hurricane as it approaches the southeast Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Beryl chugged toward the southeast Caribbean on Saturday as forecasters warned it was expected to strengthen into a dangerous major hurricane before reaching Barbados late Sunday.
Brazil's Pantanal wetlands fire season hasn't officially started but it's already breaking records

Brazil's Pantanal wetlands fire season hasn't officially started but it's already breaking records

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s massive Pantanal wetlands haven't technically entered annual fire season, but already the number of blazes has broken records and is leading experts to predict this year will be the most devastating in decades.
What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer

What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — With school out for the summer and temperatures rising across the country, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review safety tips to keep children safe around water.
Calgary mayor warns water use too high as possible end to restrictions nears

Calgary mayor warns water use too high as possible end to restrictions nears

CALGARY — Calgary's mayor said it's unfortunate residents seem to have abandoned conservation efforts days before full water service is expected to be restored.

Poisoned trees gave a wealthy couple in Maine a killer ocean view. Residents wonder, at what cost?

CAMDEN, Maine (AP) — Suspicious deaths in an idyllic seaside community and detective work that points to poison sound like themes from a classic murder mystery.
Environmentalists appeal Michigan regulators' approval of pipeline tunnel project

Environmentalists appeal Michigan regulators' approval of pipeline tunnel project

Environmentalists are challenging Michigan regulators' decision to approve encasing part of an aging Enbridge Energy oil pipeline that runs beneath a channel connecting two Great Lakes, arguing that they failed to properly consider alternatives that
Chevron takeaways: Supreme Court ruling removes frequently used tool from federal regulators

Chevron takeaways: Supreme Court ruling removes frequently used tool from federal regulators

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal rules that impact virtually every aspect of everyday life, from the food we eat and the cars we drive to the air we breathe, could be at risk after a wide-ranging Supreme Court ruling Friday.
Scorching heat in the US Southwest kills three migrants in the desert near the Arizona-Mexico border

Scorching heat in the US Southwest kills three migrants in the desert near the Arizona-Mexico border

PHOENIX (AP) — Three Mexican migrants have died in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona near the U.S.-Mexico border as high temperatures soar well into the triple digits across parts of the Southwest. The U.S.
Tractor Supply is ending DEI and climate efforts after conservative backlash online

Tractor Supply is ending DEI and climate efforts after conservative backlash online

NEW YORK (AP) — Tractor Supply is ending an array of corporate diversity and climate efforts, a move coming after weeks of online conservative backlash against the rural retailer.
Rio Tinto and Quebec to invest $375M to build pilot smelter using Elysis technology

Rio Tinto and Quebec to invest $375M to build pilot smelter using Elysis technology

MONTREAL — Rio Tinto and the Quebec government are investing $375 million to build a demonstration plant that will use carbon free aluminum smelting cells at the company's Arvida smelter in the province.
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