That toll comes on top of the hundreds of heat-related deaths reported in the Iberian peninsula, as high temperatures have gripped the continent in recent days and triggered wildfires from Portugal to the Balkan region.
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Biden vows ‘strong’ climate action despite dual setbacks
A recent Supreme Court ruling and Sen. Joe Manchin’s opposition to environmental legislation have restricted the president’s ability to regulate carbon emissions and boost clean energy.
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Brunswick advocates: Composting can help both the planet and your wallet
A new food-waste drop-off site at the Brunswick Recreation Center is just part of a three-pronged effort to promote composting, which experts say could help the environment and the town’s bottom line.
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Photos show drought’s toll on Lake Mead water levels
The largest U.S. reservoir has shrunken to a record low amid a punishing drought and the demands of 40 million people in 7 states who are sucking the Colorado River dry.
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Another View: Companies need to get real about climate risk
Large corporations should have to disclose how much they contribute to heat-trapping gas emissions.
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Maine communities could benefit from grants to improve coastal resiliency
Nearly $1.5 billion is available to help coastal communities nationwide restore marine ecosystems and plan for the impact of climate change.
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Climate change means more mice – natural reservoirs for Lyme disease
Beyond the nuisance created by mice, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire have so far experienced the largest increases in reported cases of Lyme disease.
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Yellowstone Park aims for quick reopening after floods
Only portions of the park that can be accessed along its ‘southern loop’ of roads will be opened initially and access to the park’s scenic backcountry will be for day hikers only.
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New England fuel dealers plot their future in a rapidly electrifying world
As more mandates and incentives are rolled out to fight climate change, a strategy emerges to cast doubt on electrification while talking up renewable liquid fuels.
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Towns near Yellowstone fear impact of lost tourism season
That draining of visitors has become a major concern for businesses in towns such as Gardiner and Red Lodge that lead to Yellowstone’s northern entrances and rely on tourists passing through.