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A Katrina survivor with a disability tells her story

A Katrina survivor with a disability tells her story

Karen Nix was working at Tulane Medical Center, monitoring the vitals of patients, when the levees failed and Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans on August 29, 2005.
People with disabilities left out of climate planning

People with disabilities left out of climate planning

When the inevitable hurricanes threaten New Orleans, it's hard for India Scott to figure where to go.

International climate change bodies win humanity award

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A prize worth 1 million euros ($970,000) is being awarded to two intergovernmental bodies for their work on climate change .
Climate Changed: Ontario wine producers seek solutions to extreme weather threats

Climate Changed: Ontario wine producers seek solutions to extreme weather threats

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. — One extremely cold day last winter was all it took to cause widespread damage to Bill Redelmeier's wine crops.
Drought and moths push the trees of Vancouver's Stanley Park to the brink

Drought and moths push the trees of Vancouver's Stanley Park to the brink

VANCOUVER — First came the moths. Then came the drought. The trees of Stanley Park, typically the green jewel of Vancouver's downtown core, just can't catch a break.
Flood warnings as southeast Australia lashed by heavy rain

Flood warnings as southeast Australia lashed by heavy rain

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Flood warnings were issued, hundreds of homes were evacuated, thousands more lost power and a man was missing as heavy rain lashed southeast Australia on Thursday.
Poland sees no signs of interference in oil pipeline spill

Poland sees no signs of interference in oil pipeline spill

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish operator of an oil pipeline says there are “no signs of any third-party interference” related to a leak in a pipeline that is the main source of crude oil from Russia to Germany.
Amid rising seas, Atlantic City has no plans for retreat

Amid rising seas, Atlantic City has no plans for retreat

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Some cities around the world are pulling back from shorelines, as rising seas from climate change increase flooding. But so far, retreat appears out of the question for Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Manitoba premier says Ottawa needs to have leeway on carbon pricing

Manitoba premier says Ottawa needs to have leeway on carbon pricing

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says she is not planning legislation to push back against the federal government over areas of jurisdiction, as Alberta and Saskatchewan are planning.
Rough times ahead: Hurricane Ian batters SW Florida economy

Rough times ahead: Hurricane Ian batters SW Florida economy

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Ian has come and gone but it still could deliver prolonged blows to the local economy, walloping small businesses heavily dependent on tourists and seasonal residents.
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