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Trudeau in New York next week to talk climate, development at UN General Assembly

Trudeau in New York next week to talk climate, development at UN General Assembly

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to New York next week to take part in the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed today that Trudeau will be at the UN Sept.
Whole families drowned in Libya's flood. Many didn't realize the danger until they heard dams burst

Whole families drowned in Libya's flood. Many didn't realize the danger until they heard dams burst

DERNA, Libya (AP) — The wall of water several stories high smashed into apartment buildings, drowning entire families in minutes. One man lost at least 13 members of his extended family.
Twin polls suggest slim majority of Albertans support oil and gas emissions cap

Twin polls suggest slim majority of Albertans support oil and gas emissions cap

EDMONTON — Most Albertans would support some kind of national cap on carbon emissions from the oil and gas sector, two new polls suggest.
As climate risks increase, New York could require flood disclosures in home sales

As climate risks increase, New York could require flood disclosures in home sales

HIGHLAND FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Alan Oligario's home is prone to flooding — and he wishes someone had told him before he bought it. His initial flood came in the first year after he bought the house in Highland Falls, New York.
Pope Francis and Bill Clinton set discussion on climate change at Clinton Global Initiative

Pope Francis and Bill Clinton set discussion on climate change at Clinton Global Initiative

NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Francis will discuss how to address the world's pressing issues with former President Bill Clinton to open this year's Clinton Global Initiative , organizers announced Thursday.
France sends the army to ensure water to drought-stricken Indian Ocean island of Mayotte

France sends the army to ensure water to drought-stricken Indian Ocean island of Mayotte

PARIS (AP) — France is sending military forces to distribute water on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte , which is facing an unprecedented water crisis prompted by the island cluster's most severe drought in decades.
Spain records its third hottest summer since records began as a drought drags on

Spain records its third hottest summer since records began as a drought drags on

MADRID (AP) — Spain this year recorded its third hottest summer since official records began 62 years ago, authorities said Thursday, with temperatures peaking at 46.8 C (116 F) as the country's severe drought dragged on.
Offshore wind energy plans advance in New Jersey amid opposition

Offshore wind energy plans advance in New Jersey amid opposition

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
New Indonesian industrial park on Borneo, feted as 'green,' will be powered by coal, report says

New Indonesian industrial park on Borneo, feted as 'green,' will be powered by coal, report says

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A vast industrial park being built on the tropical island of Borneo that has attracted billions of dollars in foreign and domestic investment is damaging the environment in an area where endangered animals live and migrate.
Searchers race to recover bodies in Libyan city where 5,100 died in flooding after 2 dams collapsed

Searchers race to recover bodies in Libyan city where 5,100 died in flooding after 2 dams collapsed

DERNA, Libya (AP) — Search teams combed streets, wrecked buildings and even the sea Wednesday to look for bodies in a coastal Libyan city where the collapse of two dams unleashed a massive flash flood that killed at least 5,100 people .
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