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Asia|Business|Environment|Food

Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate change

Thousands of cocoa farmers across Indonesia are working with businesses and other organizations to protect their crops against the bitter impacts of climate change

Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate change
Americas|Crime|Environment|US

Tornadoes, wildfires and blinding dust sweep across US as massive storm leaves at least 32 dead

Violent tornadoes and high winds have decimated homes, wiped out schools and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm that killed at least 32 people ripped its way across the central and southern U.S. Some of the initial storm deaths were reported Friday night in Missouri

Tornadoes, wildfires and blinding dust sweep across US as massive storm leaves at least 32 dead
Americas|Environment|US

At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi

At least 32 people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the U.S. Kansas authorities said eight people died in a highway pileup caused by a dust storm Friday

At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi
Australia|Celebrity|Environment|Lifestyle|World

American influencer who caused outrage after snatching a baby wombat in Australia issues apology

An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal’s welfare

American influencer who caused outrage after snatching a baby wombat in Australia issues apology
Environment|US|World

Tornadoes strike US South, killing 33 people amid rising risk, CNN says

Tornadoes killed at least 33 people across several states in the U.S. Midwest and Southeast on Saturday night, CNN reported.

Tornadoes strike US South, killing 33 people amid rising risk, CNN says
Environment|US

'We’re in a tornado': Driver records moment extreme wind and rain rips over their car

Millions of people are under tornado watches Saturday morning as severe thunderstorms continue to stretch from Alabama to Indiana after a tornado outbreak overnight. It’s part of a major, cross-country low pressure system that has killed three people so far and pounded the central US with hurricane-force gusts.

'We’re in a tornado': Driver records moment extreme wind and rain rips over their car
Environment|US

Large, long-lived tornadoes are tearing across the South after a deadly outbreak Friday night

Large, long-lived tornadoes are tearing across the South after a deadly outbreak Friday night

Large, long-lived tornadoes are tearing across the South after a deadly outbreak Friday night
Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Russian captain in North Sea ship crash appears in court on gross negligence manslaughter charges

Russian captain in North Sea ship crash appears in court on gross negligence manslaughter charges

Russian captain in North Sea ship crash appears in court on gross negligence manslaughter charges
Americas|Environment|Political|World

Citing melting glaciers, Peruvian farmer tests global climate law

In the high Andes of northern Peru, the morning sun rises over glaciers in the Cordillera Blanca mountains that loom

Citing melting glaciers, Peruvian farmer tests global climate law
Americas|Environment|US

Videos show vehicle pileup caused by dust storms in Texas

Approximately 38 vehicles crashed into each other on I-27 in Canyon, Texas, due to dust storms caused by strong winds. Multiple injuries were reported, but none are life-threatening, according to local authorities.

Videos show vehicle pileup caused by dust storms in Texas
Environment|Science|US

Extreme weather expected Saturday gets rarely used 'high risk' designation

A dynamic storm system threatening to spawn powerful tornadoes and hail as big as baseballs has earned a relatively rare designation from forecasters

Extreme weather expected Saturday gets rarely used 'high risk' designation
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment

A river ‘died' overnight in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine

Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that poisoned a major river and could potentially affect millions of people after signs of pollution were detected at least 100 kilometers downstream

A river ‘died' overnight in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

Experts are warning that Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply water to farmers and protect communities from floods

Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk
Environment|US

Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak

A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. has caused deadly crashes, damaged buildings and fanned more than 100 wildfires in several central states, prompting evacuation orders in some communities

Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak
Environment|US

Tornado outbreak is raking across Central US as part of a major storm that has killed 3 so far

Tornado outbreak is raking across Central US as part of a major storm that has killed 3 so far

Tornado outbreak is raking across Central US as part of a major storm that has killed 3 so far
Americas|Environment|Political|World

Brazil state hosting COP30 denies new road linked to climate summit

The Brazilian state hosting a United Nations climate summit this year has denied any connection between a new road cutting through a protected area of Brazilian rainforest

Brazil state hosting COP30 denies new road linked to climate summit
Environment|Science|US

Cougar cubs spotted in Michigan for the first time in more than 100 years

Cougar cubs spotted in Michigan for the first time in more than 100 years

Cougar cubs spotted in Michigan for the first time in more than 100 years
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US

Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say

Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders say rollbacks proposed by the Trump administration endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s mission to protect the environment and human health

Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say
Environment|Political|US

Fact check: Trump falsely claims ‘I invaded Los Angeles.’ His water releases didn’t go to LA

Fact check: Trump falsely claims ‘I invaded Los Angeles.’ His water releases didn’t go to LA

Fact check: Trump falsely claims ‘I invaded Los Angeles.’ His water releases didn’t go to LA
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Williams says it welcomes Trump's support for Constitution gas pipeline

Williams Cos said on Friday it appreciated U.S.

Williams says it welcomes Trump's support for Constitution gas pipeline
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Chevron advances plans to develop US data centers with power generation

Chevron is advancing plans to tap into data center power demand, with the oil major recently entering the permitting and engineering phases for multiple U.S. sites

Chevron advances plans to develop US data centers with power generation
Australia|Environment|Science

Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn't be picked up

Wombats are furry, nocturnal marsupials found only in Australia

Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn't be picked up
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science|US

Hit by storms and disease, Florida's citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive

Florida’s citrus growers are struggling to survive the one-two punch of hurricanes and disease

Hit by storms and disease, Florida's citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive
Environment|Political|US

Why Trump is already worrying the people in charge of the Colorado River

Why Trump is already worrying the people in charge of the Colorado River

Why Trump is already worrying the people in charge of the Colorado River