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Cleanup continues in Ohio following tornados, severe weather that killed 3

Cleanup continues in Ohio following tornados, severe weather that killed 3

LAKEVIEW, Ohio (AP) — The three people killed when several tornados roared through Ohio last week all died from storm-related injuries, authorities announced Monday.
COVID was a good chance to study what the animals did while humans were locked down

COVID was a good chance to study what the animals did while humans were locked down

VANCOUVER — The COVID-19 lockdown for humans was not an opportunity for wildlife to run free, in fact a new study found herbivores tend to be more active around people, while carnivores remained hidden.
Ottawa signs memorandum of understanding with Germany for Canadian hydrogen

Ottawa signs memorandum of understanding with Germany for Canadian hydrogen

HALIFAX — Canada and Germany signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday for the future sale of hydrogen produced from proposed projects in Atlantic Canada.
Too much Atlantic in Atlantic City: Beach erosion has casinos desperately seeking sand by summer

Too much Atlantic in Atlantic City: Beach erosion has casinos desperately seeking sand by summer

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
Crombie rules out provincial carbon tax as part of 2026 Ontario election platform

Crombie rules out provincial carbon tax as part of 2026 Ontario election platform

TORONTO — Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie said Monday that if she is premier after the 2026 election, she will not introduce a provincial carbon tax as part of her climate policy.
Federal environment minister gives Quebec May 1 deadline for caribou protection plan

Federal environment minister gives Quebec May 1 deadline for caribou protection plan

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has once again threatened to invoke federal powers to protect Quebec's endangered woodland caribou.
Businesses want outstanding 'green' investment tax credits fast-tracked: KPMG poll

Businesses want outstanding 'green' investment tax credits fast-tracked: KPMG poll

TORONTO — A survey by KPMG in Canada says business leaders want Ottawa to fast-track all outstanding "green" or "clean" economy business investment tax credits.
South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave

South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan is closing all schools starting Monday in preparation for an extreme heat wave expected to last two weeks.
Oregon county plants trees to honor victims of killer 2021 heat wave

Oregon county plants trees to honor victims of killer 2021 heat wave

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Family members of some of the people killed by record-breaking heat in the Portland, Oregon, area three years ago gathered over the weekend to plant trees across Multnomah County in honor of its 72 victims.
Almost 40 temperature records broken across B.C. Saturday, Environment Canada says

Almost 40 temperature records broken across B.C. Saturday, Environment Canada says

VANCOUVER — Balmy weather across much of British Columbia helped set dozens of new temperature records across the province on Saturday.
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