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2018 now worst fire season on record as British Columbia extends state of emergency

The B.C. government has extended the provincial state of emergency because of wildfires that have now burned more area than any other season on record.

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Vermont defends landmark climate law as Trump administration and oil industry sue

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New AI tool raises concerns over industry's ability to sow doubt on pollution research

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FEMA delays and funding cuts leave state emergency programs in limbo

Scientists call on UN to adopt bold ocean policies to combat climate and biodiversity threats

EU ocean protection plan draws fire for weak enforcement and lack of binding goals

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Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to choke U.S. cities as climate patterns worsen

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