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Mauritius and Reunion assess damage from Indian Ocean cyclone that killed at least 4 people

Mauritius and Reunion assess damage from Indian Ocean cyclone that killed at least 4 people

SAINT-PAUL, Reunion (AP) — Mauritius lifted its highest weather alert and eased a nationwide curfew Tuesday after a deadly cyclone battered the Indian Ocean island, causing heavy flooding and extensive damage in the capital and other parts of the cou
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Ottawa to spend $980,000 on 56 charging stations for electric vehicles in Halifax

Ottawa to spend $980,000 on 56 charging stations for electric vehicles in Halifax

HALIFAX — The federal government has announced $980,000 for 56 electric vehicle charging stations in the Halifax area. Ten of the new stations will be “fast chargers” that can fully charge a vehicle in 25 to 30 minutes.
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In first public statement, new UN weather chief calls to bolster warning systems for extreme weather

In first public statement, new UN weather chief calls to bolster warning systems for extreme weather

The new head of the United Nations weather agency said Tuesday that strengthening early warning systems that monitor when and where extreme weather will happen is a key priority for her administration that will help reduce the risk of natural disaste
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Iceland faces daunting period after lava from volcano destroys homes in fishing town, president says

Iceland faces daunting period after lava from volcano destroys homes in fishing town, president says

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Iceland’s president said the country is battling “tremendous forces of nature” after molten lava from a volcano in the island’s southwest consumed several houses in the evacuated town of Grindavik.
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More than 100 wildfires still not considered out after B.C.'s record wildfire season

More than 100 wildfires still not considered out after B.C.'s record wildfire season

More than 100 wildfires are still listed as burning in British Columbia thanks to a combination of a busy wildfire season, extreme drought and generally warmer and drier conditions through December.
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Cyclone causes heavy flooding, 1 death in Mauritius after also battering French island of Reunion

Cyclone causes heavy flooding, 1 death in Mauritius after also battering French island of Reunion

SAINT-PAUL, Reunion (AP) — A tropical cyclone caused heavy flooding and at least one death in Mauritius on Monday as cars were washed away by surges of water in the Indian Ocean island's capital city and elsewhere.
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Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures

Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Brutally cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills stayed put across much of the U.S.
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Firefighters respond to Saturday afternoon house fire in Halfmoon Bay

Firefighters respond to Saturday afternoon house fire in Halfmoon Bay

Halfmoon Bay house fire near Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, no injuries reported
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Canada should be on 'high alert' for 2024 after record wildfire season: scientist

Canada should be on 'high alert' for 2024 after record wildfire season: scientist

Canada should be on "high alert" for 2024 wildfires, a scientist with the Canadian Forest Service said Friday, as he offered a sweeping view of last year's record-shattering season.
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Alberta electricity operator ends grid alert, says more wind and sun helped system

Alberta electricity operator ends grid alert, says more wind and sun helped system

EDMONTON — Alberta's electricity operator says it ended a grid alert after more wind and solar power on Monday helped ease strain on the system.
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