Strong solar storm to bring northern lights across Canada
A strong solar event is expected to bring the northern lights to large portions of North America. The Weather Network meteorologist Rhythm Reet has more on when and where to catch them.
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The Weather NetworkPlan ahead: Soupy air to spark multi-day storm risk over Ontario
Have a plan to head indoors over the next couple of days as warm, soupy air fuels a repetitive risk for thunderstorms across southern Ontario
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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...
- BBC
Warning over Asian hornets after record sightings
There have been 108 sightings of Asian hornets since 2016, of which 56 were in 2023.
- The Canadian Press
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says four homes lost in B.C. wildfire
FORT NELSON, B.C. — The Mayor of British Columbia's Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says four homes have been lost and six other properties have been damaged by a wildfire that forced the evacuation of Fort Nelson more than a week ago. Rob Fraser says three of the four homes were occupied and one was vacant, but he's been able to speak with most of the owners whose properties have been damaged. Fraser says the affected properties were on the outskirts of Fort Nelson, and the six others sa
- The Weather Network - Video
May long weekend snow continues across the West
High alpine snow continues as ski resorts start to wrap up the season. More details with Meteorologist Melinda Singh.
- USA TODAY
Video shows bear bringing traffic to a standstill on California highway: Watch
Video footage captured by a commuter Dan Kanes showed the bear standing in the middle of State Route 14 near Santa Clarita as traffic came to a halt.
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75 Endangered and Extremely Rare Snakes Released into Kisatchie National Forest by Fort Worth Zoo
The Fort Worth Zoo has released a total of 229 Louisiana pine snakes into the wild in recent years
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More sun and slightly warmer temps through Tuesday. Cooling trend beginning Wednesday.More sun and slightly warmer temps through Tuesday. Cooling trend beginning Wednesday.
More sun and slightly warmer temps through Tuesday. Cooling trend beginning Wednesday.
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Warning over rise in invasive species as public told to report Asian hornets
Nature groups warned that recent flooding and warming temperatures have increased the risk of invasive non-native species.
- Futurism
Tesla Factory Accused of Spewing Illegal Amounts of Air Pollution
Smoking Gun In an awkward turn, an environmental group has slapped Tesla with a lawsuit this week, CNBC reports, for spewing pollution from its factory in Fremont, California and violating the Clean Air Act. Despite Tesla touting that its factories are conscious in limiting waste, the California non-profit group Environmental Democracy Project alleges in its […]
- Belleville News-Democrat
Highland closes part of Silver Lake due to apparent petroleum spill
“We are also deploying our drone to try and locate the source,” city manager says.
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Severe flooding wreaks havoc across northern Europe
Severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall has inundated Voeren and Liège in Belgium, as well as parts of France and Germany.View on euronews
- Fox Weather
Flooding turns North Carolina speedway into a swimming pool for NASCAR crews
Strong to severe thunderstorms in North Carolina produced a quick 3-4" of rainfall across communities north of Charlotte on Saturday. Trees and tents were reported to be toppled over in the area of Wilkesboro, and flooding was seen around the speedway.
- CNN
Brazil’s floods smashed through barriers designed to keep them out, trapping water in for weeks — and exposing social woes
Despite economic growth that has lifted millions of people out of poverty, a number of social problems, including violent crime, still persist.
- The Weather Network
Muggy air means successive days of thunderstorm risk in Ontario
A summer-like atmosphere will cook up the risk for thunderstorms over the next several days in southern Ontario, with eyes on a U.S. situation that could see potent storms reach north of the border by mid-week
- Sky News
Bear alert in Japan after man found dead and police officers mauled
People in northeastern Japan have been warned to stay vigilant after a man was found dead with gash wounds and police officers were left with serious injuries. Two officers were attacked on Saturday in Kazuno city, Akita prefecture, while recovering the missing man's body, Japanese media said. A police helicopter and cars are involved in the search for the bears.
- WPTZ - Burlington/Plattsburgh
Video: Warm and dry Monday, storms possible Tuesday (5-19-24)
Matt has more.
- BBC
Polluted river where 50 fish found dead now 'safe'
Officials say there is no longer a need to keep animals away from the River Alyn after a chemical factory fire.
- CBC
Officials outline B.C. wildfire supports amid 'harrowing times'
Officials are establishing support systems for thousands of evacuees displaced from their homes by wildfires in parts of British Columbia last week.In Fort Nelson and the Fort Nelson First Nation, 4,700 people had to leave their homes because of the Parker Lake blaze. A separate fire led to evacuation efforts in the Doig River First Nation and a portion of the Peace River Regional District near Fort St. John on Monday."Top of mind is always the impact that these wildfires and these evacuations h
- Miami Herald
Extreme heat trend continues: South Florida sets new record as high temperatures soar
In Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the temperature hit 95 degrees, breaking the previous record of 94 degrees. In West Palm Beach, temperatures maxed out at 98 degrees, shattering the past record of 94 degrees.