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Tampa Bay area gets serious flooding but again dodges a direct hit from a major hurricane

Tampa Bay area gets serious flooding but again dodges a direct hit from a major hurricane

Last year it was Hurricane Ian that drew a bead on Tampa Bay before abruptly shifting east to strike southwest Florida more than 130 miles (210 kilometers) away.
First Nations agree to reopen Joffre Lakes Park this weekend, B.C. ministry says

First Nations agree to reopen Joffre Lakes Park this weekend, B.C. ministry says

VANCOUVER — Joffre Lakes Park will reopen Labour Day weekend after public access was shut down by two First Nations in British Columbia last week. B.C.

Nissan is reusing the batteries from old Leaf electric vehicles to make portable power sources

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Batteries in older Nissan Leaf electric vehicles are getting a new life as portable power sources that can be used to run gadgets on the go or deliver emergency power in disasters. Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co.
India is one of the world's fastest-growing EV markets. This is why

India is one of the world's fastest-growing EV markets. This is why

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Groceries stashed in the back of an electric delivery scooter are an increasingly familiar sight in the Indian city of Bengaluru. In crowded markets, electric rickshaws drop off and pick up passengers.
How wildfire in British Columbia's Shuswap is fanning political flames

How wildfire in British Columbia's Shuswap is fanning political flames

VICTORIA — The wildfire that has been rampaging through the Shuswap region of the B.C.
Forecasters are warning gusty winds and low humidity raise risk of fires spreading rapidly in Hawaii

Forecasters are warning gusty winds and low humidity raise risk of fires spreading rapidly in Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — The National Weather Service on Wednesday warned gusty winds and low humidity have increased the risk that fires could spread rapidly in the western parts of each Hawaiian island, three weeks after a deadly blaze tore through a coasta
Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power

PERRY, Fla.
This trans woman was begging on India’s streets. A donated electric rickshaw changed her life

This trans woman was begging on India’s streets. A donated electric rickshaw changed her life

BENGALURU, India (AP) — When Preethi moved to Bengaluru in southern India 10 years ago after being kicked out of her family home for being transgender, she hoped for a better future.
Critical fire weather arrives in Northern California; PG&E to restore power after targeted outages

Critical fire weather arrives in Northern California; PG&E to restore power after targeted outages

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gusty winds and low humidity brought a high risk of wildfires to the interior of Northern California on Wednesday, and a utility proactively cut electricity to about 8,400 customers to prevent potential ignitions in the blustery
Mexican Navy hopes to expand net-snagging hooks to protect endangered vaquita porpoises

Mexican Navy hopes to expand net-snagging hooks to protect endangered vaquita porpoises

SAN FELIPE, Mexico (AP) — Mexico’s Navy said Wednesday it is planning to expand the area where it sinks concrete blocks topped with metal hooks to snag gill nets that are killing vaquita marina porpoises .
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