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Heat deaths in Arizona's biggest county outpace last year's

Heat deaths in Arizona's biggest county outpace last year's

PHOENIX (AP) — This summer was the deadliest on record for heat-associated fatalities in Arizona's largest county amid a growing wave of homelessness.

US sued over lack of protection plan for rare grouse

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An environmental group is suing U.S. wildlife managers, saying they have failed to protect a rare grouse found in parts of the Midwest that include one of the country’s most prolific areas for oil and gas development.
Alberta mountain town granted right to appeal order by provincial tribunal

Alberta mountain town granted right to appeal order by provincial tribunal

CALGARY — Alberta's highest court has granted permission for a popular mountain community to appeal a decision by a provincial tribunal ordering it to allow two major developments that would almost double the town's population.
Rescue team and whale's acrobatics help save it from dangerous entanglement in B.C.

Rescue team and whale's acrobatics help save it from dangerous entanglement in B.C.

A 10-metre-long humpback whale entangled in fishing gear in British Columbia's Strait of Georgia has been rescued with the help of a team of experts, a drone, a satellite tag, concerned citizens and an acrobatic twist from the captive itself.
Federal minister calls utility's pause on Atlantic energy corridor 'bump in the road'

Federal minister calls utility's pause on Atlantic energy corridor 'bump in the road'

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Power's decision to "pause" its participation in a proposed megaproject aimed at ending reliance on coal is just a temporary setback, says the federal cabinet minister charged with moving the electrical grid off fossil fuels.
Insurance industry recommends climate risk score for houses

Insurance industry recommends climate risk score for houses

TORONTO — The Insurance Bureau of Canada is calling for the creation of a climate risk score that would indicate a property's susceptibility to damages caused by natural disasters.
EU ministers delay for a month decision on more energy unity

EU ministers delay for a month decision on more energy unity

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union nations on Tuesday gave themselves yet another month to overcome deep differences on groundbreaking measures to shield their citizens from the energy crisis.
Parkland to partner with U.S.-based FreeWire on EV charging network

Parkland to partner with U.S.-based FreeWire on EV charging network

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. says it has signed a deal with California-based EV charging technology company FreeWire.
At least 24 dead in Bangladesh from tropical storm

At least 24 dead in Bangladesh from tropical storm

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A tropical storm that lashed Bangladesh left at least 24 people dead and about 8 million without power across the delta nation, officials and news reports said Tuesday.
Ian's damage to Florida agriculture as high as $1.8 billion

Ian's damage to Florida agriculture as high as $1.8 billion

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Ian caused as much as $1.8 billion in damages to Florida agriculture last month, state agriculture officials said. The Category 4 storm caused between $1.1 billion and $1.
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