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CNNSuper-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
The number of vacant houses in Japan has surged to a record high of nine million – more than enough for each person in New York City – as the east Asian country continues to struggle with its ever-declining population.
- The Independent
Bear dragged away car crash victim’s body
Car hit barriers and plunged into woods next to highway in Massachusetts
- CBC
Dead fish found floating in High Park pond, city investigating
The city says it has begun to investigate the water in a High Park pond after scores of dead fish were found floating in its waters.In a statement on Monday, city spokesperson Nitish Bissonauth said the dead fish were Bluegill, a water-warm fish native to Ontario, and died in Grenadier Pond in mid-April. High Park is located in Toronto's west end, between Bloor Street West and The Queensway. It's bordered by Parkside Drive on its eastern side."We are currently working alongside the Toronto and R
- CBC
'Multi-million dollar rain' revives soil in southern Saskatchewan ahead of farm season
After several consecutive years of drought in Saskatchewan, the first heavy rainfall of the year has given life to farmers' soil in southern parts of the province.Ian McCreary's fields near Bladworth, Sask., about 90 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon, have been dry for at least the past three years. He has about 1,300 acres of land — about 900 being cropland and the remainder being for hay, pasture and wetlands.In 2021, some sections of the Prairies experienced the worst drought in 50 years. McC
- Miami Herald
Mountain creature — feared extinct after a quake — found swimming in Malaysia. See it
“I was super excited when I found it... I immediately recognized what it was, and we celebrated our find!”
- Euronews
'Blood sport' or 'humane and quick'? Controversial whale slaughter begins in Faroe Islands
Critics say the practice is cruel and unnecessary, though defenders claim it is an integral part of island life and resist what they see as meddling by outsiders.
- The Conversation
Africa dramatically dried out 5,500 years ago – our new study may warn us of future climate tipping points
The climate ‘flickered’ between wet and dry, before finally drying out for good.
- The Weather Network
Heavy rain soaks parts of the Prairies, risk of 100 mm by Wednesday
Nearly a month's worth of rainfall will wash across parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan early this week as a potent low-pressure system treks through, helping to ease the wildfire risk and drought conditions
- Miami Herald
50-foot sea creature washes up on Delaware shore. But rescue proves too ‘treacherous’
The animal’s appearance “indicates a long-term underlying condition,” experts said.
- The Weather Network - Video
Nocturnal storm threat could turn severe in parts of southern Ontario
Severe potential threat of thunderstorms with 2 rounds coming in less than 24 hours. More details with Meteorologist Melinda Singh.
- Miami Herald
Alligator queues up in Starbucks drive-thru and gets promptly booted, Florida cops say
Dogs get served, why not alligators?
- CBC
Edmonton climate committee says blue hydrogen not a solution for city emissions goals
A group of experts that advises city council on Edmonton's climate change plans is raising concerns about turning to hydrogen to reduce the city's carbon emissions.The co-chairs of Edmonton's energy transition climate resilience committee say hydrogen is increasingly being presented as a path to meeting the city's emissions reduction targets. But when it comes to hydrogen produced from natural gas, they told council members in a recent letter that they don't see evidence it will help Edmonton de
- The Weather Network - Video
Severe weather threat potential for Southern Ontario
Southern Ontario could see a heightened risk of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon, continuing into the evening and overnight. Large hail will be the main threat along with the potential for rotating storms. Meteorologist Laura Power has more.
- The Weather Network
Drenching rains will disrupt the week for many on the Prairies
Get ready for several days of heavy rain and gusty winds that may lead to localized flooding, isolated power outages, and slow travel
- France 24
Global temperature streak continues with record heat in April
April marked another "remarkable" month of record-breaking global air and sea surface temperature averages, according to a new report by the EU's climate monitor published on Wednesday. The abnormally warm conditions came despite the continued weakening of the El Nino weather phenomenon that contributes to increased heat, said the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, pointing to human-caused climate change for exacerbating the extremes.Record heat Since June last year, every month has been th
- Associated Press
More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total
Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources — ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane — according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London. For the first time, 30% of electricity produced worldwide was from clean energy sources as the number of solar and wind farms continued to grow fast. Of the types of clean energy generated last year, hydroelectric dams produced the most.
- PA Media: UK News
Whipsnade Zoo celebrates birth of camel for first time in eight years
The baby camel has been named Sally.
- USA TODAY
What to do during a tornado warning: How to stay safe at home, outside, in a car
There's no guarantee of safety during a tornado, but the National Weather Service says there are ways to protect yourself.
- Hilton Head Island Packet
Beaufort County’s most beloved visitors are back. Fripp Island was the first stop
The six-month sea turtle season officially began May 1.
- The Canadian Press
Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort
ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — Scientists studying the sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island of Dominica have described for the first time the basic elements of how they might be talking to each other, in an effort that could one day help better protect them. Like many whales and dolphins, sperm whales are highly social mammals and communicate by squeezing air through their respiratory systems to make strings of rapid clicks that can sound like an extremely loud zipper underwater. The clic