Iowa weather: Another nice day Tuesday
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The Canadian PressMore evacuation orders in B.C. as heat wave aids lightning-triggered wildfires
Lightning-triggered wildfires over the weekend have prompted a number of evacuation orders and alerts across British Columbia, a situation that has been exacerbated by an ongoing heat wave.
- The Canadian Press
'Not OK': Closing only pool in Ontario town points to growing climate challenge
CLINTON, Ont. _ Randy Marriage was a regular at his hometown's only pool when he was growing up, cooling off with friends on summer days. His grandchildren won't have the same chance.
- The Weather Network
Historic heat continues in Alberta, increased wildfires fuel poor air quality
It’s been more than a century since Calgary has seen such a long spell of hot temperatures
- Sky News
British woman and her husband found dead in boat after trying to cross Atlantic Ocean
A couple who had embarked on a mission to sail across the Atlantic Ocean have been found dead in a lifeboat off the coast of Canada. Brett Clibbery and Sarah Packwood were found after their raft washed ashore on Sable Island, around 108 miles southeast of mainland Nova Scotia, local media said. It is believed Ms Packwood was from the UK and Mr Clibbery was from Canada, although the Royal Canadian Mounted Police initially reported they were both from British Columbia.
- The Weather Network - Video
Alberta blanketed in smoke & relentless heat
Alberta is fighting wildfires & heat as the week gets underway. Air quality is deteriorating rapidly, as smoke billows out from over 160 wildfires in the province. Dry air across the south could create some serious problems. Meteorologist Laura Power has the details.
- PA Media: UK News
British woman and husband found dead in boat after Atlantic crossing attempt
An inflatable raft containing the bodies of Sarah Packwood and Brett Clibbery washed ashore on Sable Island, near Nova Scotia.
- Global News
Wildfires rage across western Canada as heat wave lingers
After a relatively slow start to the wildfire season, things in western Canada are heating up. As temperatures soar across much of the region with a lingering heatwave blanketing almost half the country, dozens of blazes are being sparked and putting thousands at risk. Catherine Urquhart has more on the escalating wildfire emergency.
- GOBankingRates
6 Hybrid Vehicles To Stay Away From Buying
Not all hybrid cars are created equal. While some models offer excellent fuel efficiency, reliability and performance, others fall short. With so many options, it can be tough to separate the good...
- CBC
Alberta wildfire evacuees now number 7,500; Little Red River Cree Nation fully evacuated
Jason Saovord, his girlfriend, their kids and his girlfriend's sister rolled into Edmonton early Sunday morning, having travelled hundreds of kilometres from northern Alberta to stay in a hotel for shelter.They are among thousands of people from Little Red River Cree Nation fleeing the Semo Complex wildfire, a group of out-of-control wildfires in the High Level forest area. An evacuation order was issued Saturday afternoon, as one of the fires encroached about two kilometres from Highway 58 — th
- The Canadian Press
India has ramped up its wind and solar energy. It now needs to expand places to store it
BENGALURU, India (AP) — At a Coca-Cola factory on the outskirts of Chennai in southern India a giant battery powers machinery day and night, replacing a diesel-spewing generator. It's one of just a handful of sites in India powered by electricity stored in batteries, a key component to fast-tracking India’s energy transition away from dirty fuels.
- WFTS-Tampa
Tracking the Tropics | July 22, Morning Update
ABC Action News tracks tropical developments in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
- Reuters
Wildfires in Canada's Alberta, British Columbia prompt evacuation orders
Wildfires raging through the northern part of Canada's Alberta have forced evacuations of three communities, a provincial body said on Saturday, as the oil-rich province continues to fight five different 'wildfires of note' in separate areas. The evacuation orders have been issued across John D'Or, Fox Lake and Garden River communities in northern Albert, covering close to 62,000 hectares and comprising 5,000 inhabitants. Alberta is in the grip of 158 wildfire events of which 55 are out of control, which means a fire is expected to continue growing and a perimeter has not yet been established.
- The Conversation Canada
A ‘green new deal’ is Canada’s best hope of achieving a just carbon-zero transition
A green new deal is practical, politically possible, and the best chance we have to achieve a just carbon-zero transition in Canada.
- USA TODAY
72-year-old man picking berries in Montana kills grizzly bear who attacked him
The man shot and killed the bear with a handgun in response, but not before he received significant injuries for which he had to be hospitalized.
- CBC
Evacuation order issued for Little Red River Cree Nation due to encroaching wildfire
A large, growing wildfire in northern Alberta instigated an evacuation order Saturday afternoon for Little Red River Cree Nation.The Semo Lake Complex wildfire, a series of multiple out-of-control fires, is burning north of the three communities that make up the nation. It grew 30,000 hectares since Friday and now span about 95,000 hectares, said Christie Tucker, Alberta Wildfire information unit manager.The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), which leads and oversees all emergency and d
- FTW Outdoors
Alligator sighting in Washington State prompts investigation
The 10-foot gator was last seen in Snohomish County, headed toward a river. Several questions remain unanswered.
- BBC
Conspiracy theories swirl about geo-engineering, but could it help save the planet?
If we can’t control rising global temperatures by drastically cutting carbon emissions, could something called geo-engineering be a way to cool the planet?
- LA Times
Hawarden and Eagle fires char 2,000 acres in Riverside County; structures burn, residents flee
A pair of fast-burning fires ignited Sunday in Riverside County, rapidly scorching hundreds of acres of brush. Several structures were destroyed.
- CBC
Calgary staying put with Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions, citing issues with water intake pumps
Recent issues means the city will delay a move to Stage 1 outdoor water restrictions, city officials said Monday.On Sunday, Calgary's director of water services Nancy Mackay said a decision to further ease outdoor water-use restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 would be made on Monday morning.On Monday, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said things appeared to be running smoothly over the last four days, until last night."This morning, we learned that there have been some issues with water intake pumps