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US coastal communities get $575M to guard against floods, other climate disasters

US coastal communities get $575M to guard against floods, other climate disasters

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. (AP) — The federal government is giving more than a half-billion dollars to coastal communities to help them use nature-based preventative measures to address climate-related flooding and other disasters.
How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

As wildfires burn in parts of Canada and the wind carries smoke into communities near and far, health experts are advising people to regularly check air quality ratings and take precautions.
MEG Energy workers returning to oilsands site after wildfire evacuation

MEG Energy workers returning to oilsands site after wildfire evacuation

CALGARY — MEG Energy Corp. has started bringing workers back to its Christina Lake oilsands site after evacuating all non-essential personnel last week due to wildfires in northern Alberta.
Researchers heading to Ottawa area to document damage from tornado

Researchers heading to Ottawa area to document damage from tornado

PERTH, ONTARIO, CANADA — A team of researchers from Western University is heading to an area near Ottawa to document the damage caused by a tornado that touched down there earlier this week.
Beshear gets a warm embrace in flood-stricken parts of Kentucky where he and Trump are both popular

Beshear gets a warm embrace in flood-stricken parts of Kentucky where he and Trump are both popular

WAYLAND, Ky. (AP) — Kitty Holbrook gave Gov. Andy Beshear a hug before celebrating another milestone Friday in eastern Kentucky's recovery from historic flooding.
Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West

Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West

A burning car pushed into a gully sparked California’s largest wildfire of the year, authorities said Thursday as they announced the arrest of a suspect. Meanwhile other blazes scorched the Pacific Northwest.
In the news today: B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires

In the news today: B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires The B.C.
Heavy rain in northern Japan triggers floods and landslides, forcing hundreds to take shelter

Heavy rain in northern Japan triggers floods and landslides, forcing hundreds to take shelter

TOKYO (AP) — Heavy rain in the past week has triggered floods and landslides in Japan, disrupting transportation and forcing residents to take shelter on safer ground. Four people were missing Friday, including two police officers.
Recent rain, cooler weather limiting spread of wildfires in Jasper National Park

Recent rain, cooler weather limiting spread of wildfires in Jasper National Park

EDMONTON — Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park. The park posted a statement on X late Thursday night saying cooler temperatures and up to 15 millimetres of rain since midnight had led to minimal fire activity.
Rebuilding Rome, the upstate New York city that is looking forward after a destructive tornado

Rebuilding Rome, the upstate New York city that is looking forward after a destructive tornado

ROME, N.Y. (AP) — A tornado that hit this small, upstate city tore off rooftops, leveled brick buildings and toppled the steeples of two historic churches.
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