VISEGRAD, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Dejan Furtula sighed with despair while looking at construction machines working around the clock to remove tons of trash clogging the Drina River near his hometown of Visegrad, in …
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How failing talks could spark a legal fight over Colorado River water
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWith the leaders of seven states deadlocked over the Colorado River’s deepening crisis, negotiations increasingly seem likely to fail — which could lead the federal government to impose unilateral cuts …
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In Palisades visit, Trump officials vow to speed up permits for fire rebuilding
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn a visit to Pacific Palisades on Wednesday, top White House officials vowed to take over and speed up building permitting, a core state and local function, for rebuilding after …
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China’s solar power capacity is on course to surpass coal this year
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChina’s solar generating capacity is expected to surpass coal for the first time this year, according to the country’s top electricity industry group, marking a milestone in the country’s long-standing …
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Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesALBUQUERQUE — Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave, their tongues designed to lap up the famous desert plant’s nectar during nightly flights. It’s not just a means of satisfying taste …
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All of Catalina’s deer will be killed to restore the island ecosystem
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia wildlife officials have approved a plan to eradicate Catalina’s entire deer population as part of a broader effort to restore the island ecosystem, sparking fierce opposition from an unusual …
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MAHA reshaped health policy. Now it’s working on environmental rules
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — On New Year’s Eve, Lee Zeldin did something out of character for an Environmental Protection Agency leader who has been hacking away at regulations intended to protect Americans’ air and …
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Judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind project in N.Y.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes may resume construction, the fifth such project put back on track after the …
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Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earths elements
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China’s ability to use its dominance of …
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Ravens devour Jackie and Shadow’s eggs, but more are possible this season
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDevoted fans of beloved bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow are grieving after their recently laid eggs were destroyed by ravens, though there’s still hope that another clutch will come. …