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Chicago flooding is stark reminder of vulnerability of major cities during extreme weather

Chicago flooding is stark reminder of vulnerability of major cities during extreme weather

Heavy rains that flooded Chicago neighborhoods, rendered freeways impassable and wreaked havoc on NASCAR street races downtown Sunday are serving as stark reminders of urban centers' vulnerability during extreme weather events.
Quebec forest fire situation continues to improve with rain but risks remain: SOPFEU

Quebec forest fire situation continues to improve with rain but risks remain: SOPFEU

MONTREAL — The forest fire situation in Quebec is improving after recent rain, the province's wildfire prevention agency said Monday, though large blazes continue to burn and fire risk remains high in dry areas along James Bay.
Glencore moves to take full control of PolyMet, developer of Minnesota copper-nickel mine

Glencore moves to take full control of PolyMet, developer of Minnesota copper-nickel mine

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Swiss commodities giant Glencore moved Monday to take full ownership of PolyMet Mining, a company that's developing a copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota with one of Canada’s largest miners, Teck Resources.
US measure would ban products containing mineral mined with child labor in Congo

US measure would ban products containing mineral mined with child labor in Congo

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A measure has been introduced in the U.S.
The UK had the hottest June since records began in 1884, with climate change a factor

The UK had the hottest June since records began in 1884, with climate change a factor

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. sweltered through its hottest June since records began in 1884, the country’s weather agency said Monday, adding that human-induced climate change means such unusual heat will become more frequent in the next few decades.
"A preoccupation with failure." Why the Titan submersible was doomed from the start

"A preoccupation with failure." Why the Titan submersible was doomed from the start

HALIFAX — The company behind the submersible that imploded during a recent dive to the Titanic ignored key principles that guide organizations working in high-risk environments, experts in emergency management say.
Germany alleges Poland hasn't stopped pollution that led to fish die-off in Oder River

Germany alleges Poland hasn't stopped pollution that led to fish die-off in Oder River

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's government accused Poland on Monday of failing to stop the dumping of pollutants that contributed to the deaths of hundreds of tons of fish in the Oder River , which runs along the border between the two countries.
Excessive heat warnings remain in many areas of US through Monday

Excessive heat warnings remain in many areas of US through Monday

Excessive heat warnings remain in place in many areas across the U.S. and are expected to last at least through Monday.
UN chief urges maritime nations to chart course for net zero shipping emissions by 2050

UN chief urges maritime nations to chart course for net zero shipping emissions by 2050

LONDON (AP) — The head of the United Nations called Monday for maritime nations to agree on a course for the shipping industry to reduce its climate-harming emissions to net zero by the middle of the century at the latest. The appeal by U.N.
Flooding displaces 10,000 around China as Beijing gets a relative respite from sweltering heat

Flooding displaces 10,000 around China as Beijing gets a relative respite from sweltering heat

BEIJING (AP) — Heavy flooding has displaced thousands of people around China as the capital had a relative respite from sweltering heat. Beijing reported 9.
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