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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.
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
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.
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.
Youth-led challenge of Ontario's climate plan goes before province's highest court

Youth-led challenge of Ontario's climate plan goes before province's highest court

TORONTO — Seven young people took the next step in their landmark challenge of Ontario's climate change plan on Monday, arguing before the province's highest court that the government's weakened emissions target was a violation of their rights.

More CEOs fear their companies won't survive 10 years as AI and climate challenges grow, survey says

LONDON (AP) — More executives are feeling better about the global economy, but a growing number don't think their companies will survive the coming decade without a major overhaul because of pressure from climate change and technology like artificial
Tree-mendous Urban Forest Plan looks to spruce up Gibsons' urban canopy

Tree-mendous Urban Forest Plan looks to spruce up Gibsons' urban canopy

The plan will evaluate current conditions in Gibsons’ tree canopy and provide data to help make informed decisions.
Canadians in several provinces to receive carbon price rebates today

Canadians in several provinces to receive carbon price rebates today

Canadians living in provinces where the federal carbon price is collected are expected to receive their first Climate Action Incentive rebate of the year today.
At Davos, conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for elite meeting

At Davos, conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for elite meeting

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The Earth is heating up, as is conflict in the Middle East . The world economy and Ukraine's defense against Russia are sputtering along. Artificial intelligence could upend all our lives.
Millions of Americans face below-zero temperatures as storms bring blast of Arctic air, snow and ice

Millions of Americans face below-zero temperatures as storms bring blast of Arctic air, snow and ice

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Subfreezing temperatures across much of the U.S.