The fires forced the closures of several highway sections in the country's southeast, including one connected to South Korea's second-largest city.

Experts blamed dry weather and dried-up fallen leaves on the ground in the forest as likely causes of the wildfires in Okayama and Imabari.

The president resurrected ideas about bringing more gas into Northeastern states. It came as Democratic governors grapple with high energy prices.

The Trump administration has accused Jahi Wise of steering $5 billion to his former employer. But a new court filing shows he bowed out of the award process.

Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton said people who experience disasters need more clarity about how to get federal help.

A proposal that would force investor-owned utilities to submit wildfire plans is under attack for what critics say is its focus on shielding companies from lawsuits.

Canada's third-most-populous province is following Prime Minister Mark Carney, who ended a federal tax on gasoline, diesel and natural gas.

But the field remains rife with debate over the consequences if the strategies are deployed at large scale and over the exact benefits for the climate.

Declared by the U.N. General Assembly in 2022, the March 21 celebration aims to promote the conservation of glaciers, a crucial source of drinking water.

The eurozone nation’s debut could provide a boost to the broader market for sustainability-linked bonds.