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Heat wave in Asia made 30 times more likely because of climate change, scientists say

Heat wave in Asia made 30 times more likely because of climate change, scientists say

BENGALURU, India (AP) — A searing heat wave in parts of southern Asia in April this year was made at least 30 times more likely by climate change, according to a rapid study by international scientists released Wednesday.
Dispute centered around redevelopment of historic Tokyo park, iconic stadiums

Dispute centered around redevelopment of historic Tokyo park, iconic stadiums

TOKYO (AP) — About 1,500 trees were cut down to build the $1.4 billion National Stadium for the Tokyo Olympics.
Flood warning for part of northwest B.C., other rivers rising as heat grips province

Flood warning for part of northwest B.C., other rivers rising as heat grips province

VANCOUVER — A flood watch covered the Skeena region of northwestern British Columbia Tuesday as unseasonably warm temperatures swelled rivers in many areas of the province. B.C.
Rain-swollen rivers flood some towns in north Italy; Venice prepares to raise mobile dike in lagoon

Rain-swollen rivers flood some towns in north Italy; Venice prepares to raise mobile dike in lagoon

ROME (AP) — Rivers swollen by days of downpours flooded some towns in northern Italy on Tuesday, forcing some residents to rooftops, while in Venice, authorities prepared to activate a mobile barrier in the lagoon in hopes of sparing the city from a
Surging Alaska rivers leave behind huge chunks of ice, damaged homes

Surging Alaska rivers leave behind huge chunks of ice, damaged homes

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Ice jams that blocked two Alaska rivers broke loose over the weekend, unleashing a surge of ice and water that caused major floods, damaged homes and left behind huge chunks of ice as tall as 12 feet (3.7 meters).
Vaccine authorized for emergency use in California condors amid bird flu outbreak

Vaccine authorized for emergency use in California condors amid bird flu outbreak

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California condors will receive a vaccine for a deadly strain of avian influenza that threatens to wipe out the already critically endangered vulture species, federal officials said Tuesday. The U.S.
Consultants: Design issues, operations lapses led to big Kansas oil spill

Consultants: Design issues, operations lapses led to big Kansas oil spill

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Pipeline design issues, lapses by its operators and problems caused during its construction led to a massive oil spill on the Keystone pipeline system in northeastern Kansas, according to a report for U.S. government regulators.
Hundreds of B.C. firefighters dig in for Fort St. John battle amid weather reprieve

Hundreds of B.C. firefighters dig in for Fort St. John battle amid weather reprieve

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Hundreds of firefighters are taking advantage of a weather break to prepare for a potential worsening of conditions near the wildfire-threatened city of Fort St.
Biden administration clarifies 1872 Mining Law; says huge Nevada lithium mine can proceed

Biden administration clarifies 1872 Mining Law; says huge Nevada lithium mine can proceed

RENO, Nevada (AP) — The Biden administration says it has completed a court-ordered review that should ensure construction continues at a Nevada lithium mine, despite legal challenges brought by conservationists and tribal leaders.
California pledges to build channel for threatened fish to bypass Gold Rush-era dam

California pledges to build channel for threatened fish to bypass Gold Rush-era dam

MARYSVILLE, Calif.
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