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France rushes aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido leaves hundreds feared dead

France rushes aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido leaves hundreds feared dead

MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte (AP) — France used ships and military aircraft to rush rescuers and supplies to Mayotte on Monday after the tiny French island territory off Africa was battered by its worst cyclone in nearly a century.
Metro Vancouver weather: How stormy will the rest of December be?

Metro Vancouver weather: How stormy will the rest of December be?

An atmospheric river is expected to produce over 50 mm of precipitation in under 24 hours starting late Tuesday morning.
How toxic impact of Mount Polley disaster filters through B.C. waters, 10 years later

How toxic impact of Mount Polley disaster filters through B.C. waters, 10 years later

The catastrophic collapse of a tailings dam sent about 25 million cubic metres of poisoned water from the copper and gold mine surging into waterways including Polley and Quesnel lakes on Aug. 4, 2014.
Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California

Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the hospital. In San Francisco, authorities issued the first-ever tornado warning.
Quebec municipalities brace for new flood zone maps that show more properties at risk

Quebec municipalities brace for new flood zone maps that show more properties at risk

MONTREAL — Officials in some Quebec municipalities ravaged by past flooding say they fear possible financial repercussions for residents as the province prepares to introduce new flood maps that would greatly expand areas deemed at risk.
Surrey woman dead after tree falls during B.C windstorm Saturday

Surrey woman dead after tree falls during B.C windstorm Saturday

VANCOUVER — At least one person is dead after a strong windstorm hit British Columbia's coast Saturday.
UN talks fail to reach agreement on dealing with rising risk of global drought

UN talks fail to reach agreement on dealing with rising risk of global drought

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Despite two weeks of U.N.-sponsored talks in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, the participating 197 nations failed to agree early Saturday on a plan to deal with global droughts, made longer and more severe by a warming climate.
U.S. study links Canadian wildfire smoke to doctor visit spike in Baltimore

U.S. study links Canadian wildfire smoke to doctor visit spike in Baltimore

TORONTO — Raging Canadian wildfires that choked North America under clouds of smoke last year may have contributed to a spike in doctor visits for lung and heart problems thousands of kilometres away, according to peer-reviewed findings published Fri
Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

You never forget your first time seeing a giant salamander, according to Andy Hill.
Oregon lawmakers approve $218M in emergency wildfire funding in special session

Oregon lawmakers approve $218M in emergency wildfire funding in special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers approved $218 million in emergency wildfire funds during a Thursday special session that was convened to address unpaid bills stemming from the state’s 2024 record wildfire season .
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