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Greta Thunberg defiant after Swedish court fines her for disobeying police during climate protest

Greta Thunberg defiant after Swedish court fines her for disobeying police during climate protest

MALMÖ, Sweden (AP) — Hours after a Swedish court fined Greta Thunberg for disobeying police during an environmental protest at an oil facility last month, the climate activist once again attempted to block access to the facility and was removed by po
Climate change: Correlation between wildfires, flooding in Nova Scotia

Climate change: Correlation between wildfires, flooding in Nova Scotia

FREDERICTON — The fingerprints of climate change are all over the supercharged weather witnessed this year in Nova Scotia -- and the rest of the country -- from raging wildfires to devastating flooding.
B.C. crews hopeful of forecasted heavy rain dampening massive Donnie Creek wildfire

B.C. crews hopeful of forecasted heavy rain dampening massive Donnie Creek wildfire

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Crews fighting British Columbia's largest ever wildfire are hoping a "heavy, prolonged rain" in the forecast can help them turn the corner on the massive blaze.
California aims to tap beavers, once viewed as a nuisance, to help with water issues and wildfires

California aims to tap beavers, once viewed as a nuisance, to help with water issues and wildfires

For years, beavers have been treated as an annoyance for chewing down trees and shrubs and blocking up streams, leading to flooding in neighborhoods and farms.
US Forest Service burn started wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, agency says

US Forest Service burn started wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, agency says

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service’s own prescribed burn started a sprawling 2022 wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, the agency acknowledged Monday in a report published after a lengthy investigation.
Wildfires across Algeria have killed 25 people, including 10 soldiers who were battling the flames

Wildfires across Algeria have killed 25 people, including 10 soldiers who were battling the flames

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Wildfires raging across Algeria have killed 25 people, including 10 soldiers trying to get the flames under control in the face of high winds and scorching summer temperatures, government ministries said Monday.
Bear traps set for grizzly bear after fatal attack near Yellowstone National Park

Bear traps set for grizzly bear after fatal attack near Yellowstone National Park

BILLINGS, Montana (AP) — Wildlife workers put out bear traps for a third night Monday as they try to capture a grizzly bear that killed a woman who was traveling alone on a forest trail near Yellowstone National Park.
Edmonton mayor announces funding to plant 1.5 million trees, expand urban canopy

Edmonton mayor announces funding to plant 1.5 million trees, expand urban canopy

Edmonton's mayor has announced joint funding from the municipal and federal governments to support the planting of 1.5 million trees. Amarjeet Sohi says $47.
B.C. resort manager says 'biggest shocker' is how quickly wildfire neared its site

B.C. resort manager says 'biggest shocker' is how quickly wildfire neared its site

VANCOUVER — The manager of an evacuated resort near the Ross Moore Lake wildfire in British Columbia's Interior said he could not believe how fast the fire grew over the weekend.
UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning 'the most vulnerable' will suffer

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning 'the most vulnerable' will suffer

ROME (AP) — The U.N.