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Thousands evacuated in India and Pakistan as Cyclone Biparjoy approaches

Thousands evacuated in India and Pakistan as Cyclone Biparjoy approaches

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Pakistan’s army and civil authorities planned to evacuate 80,000 people to safety along the country's southern coast before the arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy, and thousands living in low-lying regions of western India already ha
How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in the economy

How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in the economy

OTTAWA — Rapid population growth is challenging economists' understanding of the economy as they monitor how businesses and consumers are responding to high interest rates.
Japan's Toyota announces initiative for all-solid state battery as part of electric vehicles plan

Japan's Toyota announces initiative for all-solid state battery as part of electric vehicles plan

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota plans to make an all solid-state battery as part of its ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles, the company said Tuesday, amid mounting criticism Japan’s top automaker needs to do more to fight climate change.
India, Pakistan deploy rescuers and plan evacuations ahead of severe cyclone

India, Pakistan deploy rescuers and plan evacuations ahead of severe cyclone

BENGALURU, India (AP) — India and Pakistan braced for the first severe cyclone this year expected to hit their coastal regions later this week, as authorities on Monday halted fishing activities, deployed rescue personnel and announced evacuation pla

Tens of thousands of dead fish wash up on a Texas beach due to low oxygen levels

QUINTANA, Texas (AP) — Tens of thousands of dead fish washed up on the Texas Gulf Coast over the weekend, covering the shoreline with rotting carcasses and leading local officials to warn visitors to keep away.
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Quebecers are returning home as the province goes on the offensive against a record wildfire season, but gusty winds and hot temperatures are fuelling fires in the West.
Young climate activists take Montana to court for its role in global warming

Young climate activists take Montana to court for its role in global warming

HELENA, Mont.
'Worst wildfire season:' Quebec makes progress as wind fuels flames out West

'Worst wildfire season:' Quebec makes progress as wind fuels flames out West

Quebec was on the offensive in its battle against a record wildfire season as gusting winds fuelled growing blazes out West, and the federal government said it would provide free travel documents and visa extensions for people affected across the cou
PacifiCorp could be on the hook for billions after jury verdict in devastating Oregon wildfires

PacifiCorp could be on the hook for billions after jury verdict in devastating Oregon wildfires

PORTLAND, Ore.
Evacuation order stays in place as wildfire continues to menace town west of Edmonton

Evacuation order stays in place as wildfire continues to menace town west of Edmonton

EDMONTON — A wildfire that forced the evacuation of a town west of Edmonton continues to menace the community with crews also battling heavy, vision-obscuring smoke. Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara said the fire remains within 1.
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