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Flash drought, invasive grasses, winds, hurricane and climate change fuel Maui's devastating fires

Flash drought, invasive grasses, winds, hurricane and climate change fuel Maui's devastating fires

Hawaii went from lush to bone dry and thus more fire-prone in a matter of just a few weeks — a key factor in a dangerous mix of conditions appear to have combined to make the wildfires blazing a path of destruction in Hawaii particularly damaging.
A billion-dollar coastal project begins in Louisiana. Will it work as sea levels rise?

A billion-dollar coastal project begins in Louisiana. Will it work as sea levels rise?

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nearly $3 billion in settlement money from the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster that devastated the Gulf Coast and killed hundreds of thousands of marine animals is now funding a massive ecosystem restoration in southeastern Louisiana
British Columbia warns of incoming prolonged hot weather, but no heat dome

British Columbia warns of incoming prolonged hot weather, but no heat dome

VANCOUVER — A heat wave that is expected to last most of next week has prompted British Columbia's government to warn people to prepare for sweltering conditions, but a repeat of the deadly 2021 heat dome isn't being forecast.
'Ash and debris': Journalist covering Maui fires surveys destruction of once-vibrant Hawaii town

'Ash and debris': Journalist covering Maui fires surveys destruction of once-vibrant Hawaii town

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — I've seen my share of a wildfire's destruction on a community, but in more than eight years of covering these disasters as a video and photojournalist, the scene over Hawaii was one of the worst.
Nuclear regulator weighs decision as First Nations irate over Chalk River waste site

Nuclear regulator weighs decision as First Nations irate over Chalk River waste site

OTTAWA — Several First Nations are sounding the alarm about a proposed nuclear waste facility near the Ottawa River, as Canada's nuclear regulator decides whether the project should be approved.
Quebec power utility studies possible reopening of Gentilly-2 nuclear reactor

Quebec power utility studies possible reopening of Gentilly-2 nuclear reactor

MONTREAL — Quebec's hydroelectric utility is studying whether to reopen the province's only nuclear power generating station as a response to a growing demand for clean energy.
Federal government releases new draft regulations on clean electricity

Federal government releases new draft regulations on clean electricity

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault released draft regulations Thursday that are designed to clean Canada's electricity grid in an affordable way by 2035.
Recent shark deaths in Canada a sign that efforts to grow the population are working

Recent shark deaths in Canada a sign that efforts to grow the population are working

FREDERICTON — An unusually high number of great white sharks found dead on Canadian beaches over the past year is a sign the population is growing, says a shark biologist.
Ford asks integrity commissioner to review senior aide's role in Greenbelt decision

Ford asks integrity commissioner to review senior aide's role in Greenbelt decision

TORONTO — The Ontario Integrity Commissioner said it has begun reviewing a request from Premier Doug Ford's office to investigate a senior aide about his role in selecting which lands in the protected Greenbelt would be approved for housing developme
Closure of 3 Southern California power plants likely to be postponed, state energy officials decide

Closure of 3 Southern California power plants likely to be postponed, state energy officials decide

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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