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CBC'Just blown away': N.S. fire department donates fire truck to Saskatchewan community
When a fire chief in rural Nova Scotia came across a post about a fire department in rural Saskatchewan losing everything in a fire, he knew his department had to do something.Matthew Mundle, the fire chief in Shinimicas, N.S., decided the answer was to donate a fire truck.On the Canada Day weekend, the truck made its way toward Archerwill, Sask., a village of roughly 150 people located about 300 kilometres east of Saskatoon.Mundle is familiar with how devastating the loss of fire equipment can
- CBC
Goats are helping Niagara Parks mow down a big problem
When an invasive species threatened a recently restored wetland in Fort Erie, Ont., Niagara Parks put a team together to mow them down.Or a herd, rather.To stop the spread of phragmites, an invasive reed that's run rampant over an area called Gondor's Flats, environmental planning technician Victoria Kalenuik asked a local farmer to lend "as many goats as possible" for a one-week pilot project.She sent 40 of her best and they've been hard at work."Every morning they're excited to get out and che
- CNN
Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, is rapidly approaching the Caribbean
Beryl is the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph with stronger gusts, according to a 5 p.m. EST update from the National Hurricane Center.
- CNN
They thought this rare, tiny flower was extinct since WWI. Now it’s a symbol of hope
Molly Parren was tracking a wood turtle in Vermont when she smelled something surprising, yet familiar. The amphibian scientist for the state’s wildlife agency traced the smell to a rare wild garlic and snapped a photo.
- The Canadian Press
Hurricane Beryl forecast to become a Category 4 storm as it nears southeast Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Beryl is forecast to strengthen into a powerful Category 4 storm as it approaches the southeast Caribbean, which began shutting down Sunday amid urgent pleas from government officials for people to take shelter.
- Business Insider
Hybrids are having a moment. Here's what you need to know if you're in the market.
Hybrids are more popular than ever, but not all hybrids are created equal.
- Canadian Press Videos
Extreme heat makes miserable and dangerous job worse for India's garbage pickers
India generates at least 62 million tons of waste annually, according to federal government records, and some of its landfills are literal mountains of garbage, like the Bhalswa landfill in New Delhi. And while a 2016 law made it mandatory to segregate waste so that hazardous material doesn't make its way to landfills, the law has been poorly enforced, adding to the risk of waste pickers. It is a potentially toxic miasma fed by the plastics, industrial, medical and other waste generated by millions living in the capital New Delhi and the teeming suburban cities. But a handful of waste pickers ignore both the fumes and suffocating heat to sort through the rubbish, seeking anything they can sell to earn a living. (AP video by Piyush Nagpal)
- Canadian Press Videos
Deadly weekend storms cause extensive flooding and landslides in Switzerland and Italy
Storms in Switzerland and northern Italy caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four people dead, authorities said Sunday.
- CBC
A trade war with China over EVs could slow Canada's low-carbon transition, groups warn
Environmental groups are calling on the federal government to avoid getting into a trade war with China over electric vehicles.They say they fear that trade sanctions could make EVs more expensive, delaying Canada's transition to a low-carbon economy.Less than a week after the federal government announced it was considering imposing trade restrictions on cheaper Chinese-made EVs, groups like Environmental Defence are urging Ottawa to consider the ramifications of such a move.Nate Wallace, Enviro
- The Weather Network - Video
Hurricane Beryl threatens the Caribbean as a major hurricane by Monday
Details with meteorologist Melinda Singh.
- Global News
Canada's new 'greenwashing' ban faces challenges from industry and provincial leaders
The federal government in Canada has implemented new regulations targeting "greenwashing," requiring companies to substantiate their environmental claims under the amended Competition Act. While environmental groups support the changes, opposition from industry and some provincial leaders persists. The new laws have caused concern in the energy industry and have been criticized for their vague nature. Heather Yourex-West reports.
- The Weather Network
Chance for severe storms and heavy rain in Ontario to kick off long weekend
The start to the Canada Day long weekend won't be to the liking of Ontarians wanting to head outdoors, with a bout of steady rainfall and the risk of thunderstorms pushing through on Saturday.
- The Canadian Press
Man recovering from shark bite on the Florida coast in state's third attack in a month
A man on Florida’s northeast coast was bitten by a shark this weekend but is now recovering, authorities said Sunday, in the third shark attack in state waters over the past month.
- Bloomberg
China Stops Publishing Data Highlighting Solar Power Constraints
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Dozens rescued as floods hit parts of northern Italy
Firefighters say they carried out around 80 rescue operations after floods, thunderstorms and landslides hit various regions in northern Italy.
- Fox Weather
Invest 96L likely to develop behind Hurricane Beryl
As Hurricane Beryl barrels toward the Caribbean, the FOX Forecast Center is also monitoring another Atlantic disturbance for potential tropical development.
- Miami Herald
The Caribbean begins to shut down in preparation for Category 4 Hurricane Beryl
Barbados, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada & Tobago are under a hurricane warning.
- Sky video
Europe weather: Four dead in storms in Swizterland and Italy as wildfires burn in Greece and Turkey
Extreme weather across Europe has left four people dead in storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires force people from their homes in Greece and Turkey.
- The Canadian Press
Arizona wildfire advances after forcing evacuations near Phoenix
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — More than 200 firefighters were battling a wildfire northeast of Phoenix on Saturday that threatened scores of homes and has forced dozens of residents to evacuate.
- WMUR - Manchester
Video: Cooler with some showers possible Saturday
Jacqueline Thomas has a look at some cooler weather Saturday and when things could warm back up.