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European scientists make it official. July was the hottest month on record by far

European scientists make it official. July was the hottest month on record by far

Now that last month's sizzling numbers are all in, the European climate monitoring organization made it official: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record by a wide margin. July's global average temperature of 16.95 degrees Celsius (62.
'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

HALIFAX — In the heart of downtown Halifax sits a small but beloved park known for its elaborate flower beds and stately trees.
Death toll in recent Beijing flooding rises to 33, with 18 still missing

Death toll in recent Beijing flooding rises to 33, with 18 still missing

BEIJING (AP) — The death toll from recent flooding in China's capital rose to 33, including five rescuers, and another 18 people are missing, officials said Wednesday, as much of the country's north remains threatened by unusually heavy rainfall.
Hawaii wildfires burn homes and force evacuations, while strong winds complicate the fight

Hawaii wildfires burn homes and force evacuations, while strong winds complicate the fight

HONOLULU (AP) — Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities late Tuesday as firefighters struggled to reach some areas that were cut off by downed trees and
Stay inside as dangerous stormy weather lashes northern Europe, officials say. 2 people have died

Stay inside as dangerous stormy weather lashes northern Europe, officials say. 2 people have died

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities warned Tuesday to prepare for “extremely heavy rainfall” after Storm Hans caused two deaths, ripped off roofs and upended summertime life in northern Europe.
Amazon nations seek common voice on climate change, urge developed world to help protect rainforest

Amazon nations seek common voice on climate change, urge developed world to help protect rainforest

BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Leaders from South American nations that are home to the Amazon challenged developed countries on Tuesday to do more to stop massive destruction of the world’s largest rainforest, a task they said can’t fall to just a few when th
After a glacial dam outburst destroyed homes in Alaska, a look at the risks of melting ice masses

After a glacial dam outburst destroyed homes in Alaska, a look at the risks of melting ice masses

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — People in Alaska's capital have lived for more than a decade with periodic glacial dam outbursts like the one that destroyed at least two homes over the weekend.
A Texas man on a trip to spread his dad's ashes died of heat stroke in Utah's Arches National Park

A Texas man on a trip to spread his dad's ashes died of heat stroke in Utah's Arches National Park

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Texas man whose body was found in Utah’s Arches National Park is believed to have died of heat stroke while on a trip to spread his father’s ashes, family members said Tuesday.
Woman seriously injured by rare shark bite off NYC's Rockaway Beach

Woman seriously injured by rare shark bite off NYC's Rockaway Beach

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman was seriously injured after a shark bit through her thigh while she was swimming at a New York City beach, officials said, an unusually severe attack that appears to be without precedent in recent decades.
Brazil has 1.7 million Indigenous people, near double the count from prior census, government says

Brazil has 1.7 million Indigenous people, near double the count from prior census, government says

BELEM, Brazil (AP) — The diminutive woman with a white feather headdress stood on the stage of the majestic colonial theater in Brazil’s Amazon on Monday and addressed the crowd.
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