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Waiver allows Trump administration to bypass environmental rules to build more border walls

Waiver allows Trump administration to bypass environmental rules to build more border walls

SAN DIEGO (AP) 鈥 A waiver issued Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security allows the federal government to bypass environmental regulations and begin construction to add more barriers along the U.
US cites Georgia firm after chemical cloud disrupted life in Atlanta's suburbs

US cites Georgia firm after chemical cloud disrupted life in Atlanta's suburbs

CONYERS, Ga. (AP) 鈥 Federal authorities have found that a Georgia company improperly stored hazardous chemicals before a fire southeast of Atlanta last year that produced a toxic chemical cloud over the area. The Sept.
East Coast's reluctant spring interrupted by snow, ice pellets and freezing rain

East Coast's reluctant spring interrupted by snow, ice pellets and freezing rain

HALIFAX 鈥 Winter weather made a messy comeback Tuesday in parts of Atlantic Canada, with snow, ice pellets and freezing rain in the forecast.
Every yard makes a difference. Native-plant champion Doug Tallamy's got a new book explaining how

Every yard makes a difference. Native-plant champion Doug Tallamy's got a new book explaining how

If you鈥檙e a human living on this planet, you should get to know Doug Tallamy, the entomologist and University of Delaware professor whose groundbreaking 2006 book, 鈥淏ringing Nature Home,鈥 supercharged the native plants movement .
Oaks, asters and 6 other 'keystone' native species to plant for biodiversity

Oaks, asters and 6 other 'keystone' native species to plant for biodiversity

University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy's research has identified 鈥渒eystone鈥 plant species that make up the foundation of many U.S. ecosystems by producing food for native insects, thus supporting the ecological food web.
Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the U.S. South after a prolonged deluge of rain

Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the U.S. South after a prolonged deluge of rain

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) 鈥 Days of unrelenting downpours swelled rivers to near record levels across Kentucky on Monday, submerging neighborhoods and threatening a famed bourbon distillery in the state capital.
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather.
Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

OTTAWA 鈥 The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia 鈥 a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.
Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

British Columbia Premier David Eby said he had a "productive" discussion with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, with a focus on a "Team Canada" approach to what Eby called "attacks" on the softwood lumber industry by the United States.
Kentucky flood forces Buffalo Trace Distillery to temporarily close

Kentucky flood forces Buffalo Trace Distillery to temporarily close

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) 鈥 The historic Buffalo Trace Distillery has temporarily closed after deadly flooding ravaging Kentucky swept into its facilities, forcing the popular bourbon company to turn away the public and staff.