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This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day.
Firefighter dies after cardiac emergency while battling Montana wildfire

Firefighter dies after cardiac emergency while battling Montana wildfire

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A 60-year-old contract firefighter from Oregon died after suffering a cardiac emergency while battling a wildfire in southwestern Montana.
After fearsome dust storm rips Phoenix area, trees cleaned up and power restored

After fearsome dust storm rips Phoenix area, trees cleaned up and power restored

PHOENIX (AP) — Crews cleaned up downed trees and got electricity mostly restored for thousands of people Tuesday after a powerful dust storm roared through the Phoenix area.
California lawmakers seek to curb oil imports from Amazon

California lawmakers seek to curb oil imports from Amazon

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The California Senate has unanimously approved a resolution calling for a review of its imports of crude oil from the Amazon rainforest and an eventual phase-out, following years of advocacy from Indigenous leaders in South Am
What to know about massive dust storms called haboobs in the U.S. Southwest

What to know about massive dust storms called haboobs in the U.S. Southwest

Massive walls of dust and debris called haboobs that roll through the U.S. Southwest can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path.
Firefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions

Firefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighting crews tried to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central California's Sierra National Forest as forecasters warned Tuesday that lightning strikes from thunderstorms could spark new ignitions.
Tropical storms Juliette and Fernand churn over open waters in different oceans

Tropical storms Juliette and Fernand churn over open waters in different oceans

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical storms Juliette and Fernand churned Tuesday over open waters, one in the Pacific Ocean and one in the Atlantic, at the same time as some officials continued to deal with the aftermath of the massive Hurricane Erin which neared t
Man expected to recover after grizzly attack in southern Alberta

Man expected to recover after grizzly attack in southern Alberta

CARDSTON — Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers have set up bear traps and trail cameras in the province's south after a man was attacked by a grizzly bear over the weekend.
No new reports of damage from Nova Scotia wildfire in Annapolis Valley

No new reports of damage from Nova Scotia wildfire in Annapolis Valley

HALIFAX — Officials in Nova Scotia said there were no new reports of damage to homes on Tuesday as a large wildfire in the Annapolis Valley continued to burn out of control.
Alberta man killed in highway hit and run after striking animal with vehicle

Alberta man killed in highway hit and run after striking animal with vehicle

TILLEY — Mounties in southern Alberta are looking for a driver after a man was struck dead on the side of a highway while checking his own vehicle for collision damage.
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