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Drought, fire risk to stay high during third La Niña winter

Drought, fire risk to stay high during third La Niña winter

Drought and wildfire risks will remain elevated in the western states while warmer than average temperatures will greet the Southwest, Gulf Coast and East Coast this winter, federal weather officials said Thursday.
France, Portugal, Spain agree on Med 'green energy corridor'

France, Portugal, Spain agree on Med 'green energy corridor'

MADRID (AP) — The leaders of France, Portugal and Spain said Thursday they have agreed to substitute a proposed gas pipeline connection between Iberia and France with an undersea “green energy corridor” that would eventually transport hydrogen.
Rio Grande managers eye federal cash for western drought

Rio Grande managers eye federal cash for western drought

WASHINGTON (AP) — With several billion dollars in federal money secured for drought-stricken western states, managers and officials on the Rio Grande are hopeful some will reach their communities and bring attention to the challenges facing one of No
Imperial inks deal with Quebec-based EV charging network company

Imperial inks deal with Quebec-based EV charging network company

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. has announced a collaboration with a manufacturer of electric vehicle charging solutions looking to expand its EV charging network across Canada.
One-third of Canadians can't afford to remove deadly radon gas from homes: study

One-third of Canadians can't afford to remove deadly radon gas from homes: study

CALGARY — A study suggests lower-income and younger people may be more at risk of developing lung cancer long-term because they can't afford to remove radon gas from their homes.
Fall set to finally reach B.C., as rain, skiff of snow forecast to replace heat

Fall set to finally reach B.C., as rain, skiff of snow forecast to replace heat

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says unseasonable heat in British Columbia is ending and rain or snow will arrive in some areas as early as Friday.
Mysterious breeding habits of aquarium fish vex experts

Mysterious breeding habits of aquarium fish vex experts

PENYABANGAN, Indonesia (AP) — It took a broken air conditioner for Tom Bowling to figure out — after nearly eight months of failure — how to breed the coveted pink-yellow tropical fish known as blotched anthias.
Nigerian firm says it can't ship natural gas after flooding

Nigerian firm says it can't ship natural gas after flooding

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A major Nigerian energy company says it cannot deliver natural gas as promised in its contracts after deadly flooding hindered its operations, raising concerns about whether Africa's largest economy can meet increased local and
UN chief and Indian PM jointly launch climate action program

UN chief and Indian PM jointly launch climate action program

BENGALURU, India (AP) — The Indian government's flagship program to encourage individual and collective action on climate was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Nations Secretary-General on Thursday.
Spain, Portugal eased energy prices. Can they teach the EU?

Spain, Portugal eased energy prices. Can they teach the EU?

MADRID (AP) — Households and businesses across Europe have struggled with high electricity prices for months, though they have fallen since late August peaks.
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