Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the…
Climate and environment
Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster
SAO PAULO — SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s federal government on Friday reached a multibillion-dollar settlement…
North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene’s billions in damages
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina state legislators returning to work Thursday to consider further Hurricane Helene…
North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
RALEIGH, N.C. — The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina…
Walmart agrees to pay $7.5 million to settle California lawsuit over disposal of hazardous waste
SAN FRANCISCO — Walmart has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by…
Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7
HAVANA — A small town in Cuba was recovering Tuesday from flooding that killed at least…
Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in 3 states
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — Offshore wind energy projects in New York, New Jersey and Maryland are moving…
Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA rule
Federal regulators gave a strong push to electric-powered air taxis Wednesday by issuing a final rule…
Researcher identifies enslaved people she believes are buried at planned Louisiana plastics complex
NEW ORLEANS, La. — A genealogist scoured historical records for years to establish the identities of…