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Delta landfill in British Columbia would turn into a spot for eagle watching in fall

Delta landfill in British Columbia would turn into a spot for eagle watching in fall

Fall and winter are some of the busiest months for a raptor rescue operation in Delta, B.C., as it prepares for the annual migration of eagles scavenging at the Metro Vancouver landfill.
Taiwan braces for strong wind and rain as Typhoon Koinu approaches the island

Taiwan braces for strong wind and rain as Typhoon Koinu approaches the island

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan issued a weather alert on Tuesday as Typhoon Koinu is approaching and may make landfall later this week, bringing gales and downpours to the southeastern parts of the island.

Columbia Journalism Review editor leaving to encourage news outlets to devote more time to climate

NEW YORK (AP) — Saying that journalism isn't showing enough urgency in covering climate change , the editor of the Columbia Journalism Review is leaving his job to devote his time to try and change that.
More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon as water temperatures soar

More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon as water temperatures soar

SAO PAULO (AP) — More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week as the region grapples with a severe drought , and many more could die soon if water temperatures remain high, experts say.
Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean

Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Philippe made landfall Monday in the tiny island of Barbuda as the erratic storm unleashed heavy rains and flash floods in the northeast Caribbean.
Grizzly bear attacks rare, but a risk in wilderness, experts say after Banff deaths

Grizzly bear attacks rare, but a risk in wilderness, experts say after Banff deaths

BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA, CANADA — Grizzly bear experts say fatal attacks are extremely rare, but it's always a risk when people venture into the wilderness.
Brazil's government starts expelling non-Indigenous people from two native territories in the Amazon

Brazil's government starts expelling non-Indigenous people from two native territories in the Amazon

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s government on Monday began removing thousands of non-Indigenous people from two native territories in a move that will affect thousands who live in the heart of the Amazon rainforest .
Grizzly sow, two older cubs trapped and relocated after moving into Nelson, B.C.

Grizzly sow, two older cubs trapped and relocated after moving into Nelson, B.C.

NELSON, B.C. — A female grizzly bear and her two older cubs have been trapped and relocated after frequenting areas around Nelson in southeastern British Columbia.
Diwali fireworks advisory issued despite warnings it might be discriminatory: emails

Diwali fireworks advisory issued despite warnings it might be discriminatory: emails

OTTAWA — At least two Environment Canada meteorologists warned that linking Diwali fireworks to air pollution in an air quality advisory could be perceived as discriminatory, internal emails show, but the advisory was still published.
A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots

A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots

NEW CUYAMA, Calif. (AP) — In the hills of a dry, remote patch of California farm country, Lee Harrington carefully monitors the drips moistening his pistachio trees to ensure they’re not wasting any of the groundwater at the heart of a vicious fight.
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