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Remote undersea volcano likely erupting in Pacific Ocean

HONOLULU (AP) — A volcano is likely erupting deep beneath the Pacific Ocean in the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands , but scientists don't know for sure because it's so inaccessible.
Storm Nicole topples cherished P.E.I. sandstone arch damaged by Fiona

Storm Nicole topples cherished P.E.I. sandstone arch damaged by Fiona

CAVENDISH, P.E.I. — A storm has toppled a sandstone arch in Prince Edward Island that had been weakened during Fiona, the second celebrated landmark lost in the province in the last two months.
Vancouver police identify suspects who poured maple syrup on Emily Carr painting

Vancouver police identify suspects who poured maple syrup on Emily Carr painting

Vancouver police say they've identified the suspects who threw maple syrup on an Emily Carr painting and glued themselves to a wall at the Vancouver Art Gallery over the weekend. Sgt.
Florida county puts damage from Nicole at $481 million

Florida county puts damage from Nicole at $481 million

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. (AP) — Damages are estimated at more than $481 million in a central Florida coastal county where homes collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean following Hurricane Nicole last week.
Environment minister says emissions cap on oil and gas expected by end of 2023

Environment minister says emissions cap on oil and gas expected by end of 2023

OTTAWA — A cap on greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oil and gas sector will be ready by the end of next year, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday.
Insurance fund for climate impacts announced at UN talks

Insurance fund for climate impacts announced at UN talks

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — The Group of Seven leading economies launched a new insurance system Monday to provide swift financial aid when nations are hit by devastating effects of climate change.
Hippos, sharks up for protection at UN wildlife conference

Hippos, sharks up for protection at UN wildlife conference

Hippos poached for their skin and teeth, sharks targeted by the fin trade and a tiny frog with translucent skin are among the hundreds of species that could get greater protection at a United Nations wildlife conference opening Monday.

Egypt calls reports of surveillance at COP27 'ludicrous'

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — A senior Egyptian diplomat has dismissed as “ludicrous” Monday reports that his country's police have been conducting surveillance of participants at this year's U.N. climate talks in Sharm el-Sheikh.
The Latest | UN Climate Summit

The Latest | UN Climate Summit

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — The Latest on COP27, the United Nations climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. A new ranking of how well countries are doing in addressing climate change puts Denmark top, followed by Sweden and Chile.
In brutal drought, Kenyan herders look for hope underground

In brutal drought, Kenyan herders look for hope underground

ARCHERS POST, Kenya (AP) — Letoyie Leroshi walked for five days hunting water. After three years of drought in Samburu County, Kenya, the riverbeds were bone-dry. Then Leroshi found a patch of wettish sand in the sunbaked Ewaso Ng’iro riverbed.
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