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Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close

Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close

GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution will draw to a close Friday, as nations remain deadlocked over whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production.
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Conservatives plan national campaign against federal electric vehicle mandates

Conservatives plan national campaign against federal electric vehicle mandates

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has set his sights on Canada's electric vehicle mandate, pledging Thursday that his party will embark on a national campaign to push the Liberal government to scrap the policy he's dubbed the "Carney tax.
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Caribbean officials warn of heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears

Caribbean officials warn of heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the northern Caribbean warned Thursday of heavy rains and dangerous swells as Tropical Storm Erin approached the region.
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Environment Canada warns of heavy rain, up to 80mm, for parts of B.C.'s south coast

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain, up to 80mm, for parts of B.C.'s south coast

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for parts of Metro Vancouver as well as the lower Sunshine Coast and Howe Sound regions.
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Montreal public health reports three heat-related deaths since Sunday

Montreal public health reports three heat-related deaths since Sunday

MONTREAL — Health officials in Montreal are still working to tally the total number of people who died from heat-related causes since Sunday, when sweltering temperatures took over the city.
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Florida wildlife officials consider reopening bay nationally known for its oysters

Florida wildlife officials consider reopening bay nationally known for its oysters

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to reopen Apalachicola Bay for oyster harvesting, five years after the waters were closed due to dwindling shellfish populations.
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As Canada wildfires choke U.S. with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

As Canada wildfires choke U.S. with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has done too little to contain wildfires and smoke that have fouled the air in several states this summer.
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100 homes, structures may have been lost to Newfoundland's largest wildfire: premier

100 homes, structures may have been lost to Newfoundland's largest wildfire: premier

ST. JOHN'S — Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have destroyed up to 100 homes and structures.
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Heavy rains lash southeastern China after Tropical Storm Podul makes landfall

Heavy rains lash southeastern China after Tropical Storm Podul makes landfall

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Heavy rains lashed parts of southeastern China on Thursday as Tropical Storm Podul made landfall after leaving one missing on the self-governing island of Taiwan. School was canceled in Hong Kong and Macao.
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Surrounded by water, Dutch swimmers have plenty of places to cool off

Surrounded by water, Dutch swimmers have plenty of places to cool off

AMSTERDAM (AP) — While Parisians have recently rediscovered the pleasure of swimming in the Seine , Amsterdammers have been enjoying a cooling dip in the Dutch capital's Ij waterway for years.
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