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Wildfires keep coming in bone-dry New Jersey

Wildfires keep coming in bone-dry New Jersey

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. (AP) — Firefighters in New Jersey were stretched even thinner on Friday when another wildfire broke out in the state's bone-dry conditions.

A ship suspected of carrying toxic waste docks at a port in Albania to have its cargo inspected

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A ship suspected of carrying a large amount of hazardous waste was allowed to dock on Friday at Albania’s main port, where its cargo was being unloaded for inspection on the orders of the prosecutor, officials said.
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki continues to unleash towering column of hot clouds

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki continues to unleash towering column of hot clouds

MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano continued to spew towering columns of hot ash high into the air on Friday following the huge eruption that killed nine people and injured dozens of others.
Trump 2.0 will alter global climate fighting efforts. Will others step up?

Trump 2.0 will alter global climate fighting efforts. Will others step up?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Global efforts to fight climate change stumbled but survived the last time Donald Trump was elected president and withdrew the United States from an international climate agreement.
Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — Southern California firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures in two days could be assisted by a forecast of fierce wind gusts easing early Friday, officials said.
Another beluga whale dies at Marineland, Ontario says water quality is 'acceptable'

Another beluga whale dies at Marineland, Ontario says water quality is 'acceptable'

TORONTO — Three weeks after the death of another beluga whale at Marineland, the Ontario government is speaking publicly about its ongoing investigation of the park, saying water troubles are under control after a recent investment.

Ship suspected of carrying toxic waste docks in Albania, where its contents will be checked

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A ship suspected of carrying a large amount of hazardous waste docked Friday at Albania’s main port, where prosecutors have ordered that its contents be tested.
132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside

132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease.
New Mexico governor declares emergency as western winter storm leaves thousands without power

New Mexico governor declares emergency as western winter storm leaves thousands without power

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Alberta forestry minister says wolverine, lynx trapping limits lifted to gather data

Alberta forestry minister says wolverine, lynx trapping limits lifted to gather data

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says the decision to lift limits on trapping and harvesting for animals like wolverines is being done to get more data on how many there are.
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