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2024 sees record warm temperatures, less sea ice cover in Gulf of St. Lawrence

2024 sees record warm temperatures, less sea ice cover in Gulf of St. Lawrence

MONT-JOLI — Last year, the Gulf of St. Lawrence recorded its highest maximum surface temperature and lowest seasonal volume of ice cover in decades, say researchers with the federal Fisheries Department.
'Under a microscope': Cottagers call for wildfire management plans after fatal fires

'Under a microscope': Cottagers call for wildfire management plans after fatal fires

WINNIPEG — Cottage owners and disaster prevention experts in Manitoba are urging governments to develop comprehensive wildfire management plans after a pair of devastating wildfires.
Blooms may be delayed by cold weather but plants 'tougher than the gardeners'

Blooms may be delayed by cold weather but plants 'tougher than the gardeners'

Gardening is always hands on, but Mary Parker is babying her plants a little longer than usual this spring.
Greece deploys record firefighters and more drones for wildfire season

Greece deploys record firefighters and more drones for wildfire season

LAVRION, Greece (AP) — Greece is deploying a record number of firefighters and nearly doubling its drone fleet this summer to address growing wildfire risks driven by climate change , officials said Thursday.
Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave 4 dead and 1 missing

Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave 4 dead and 1 missing

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Record floodwaters on Australia’s east coast have left four people dead and one missing, officials said Friday as rain eased over the disaster area.
North Carolina House advances more Hurricane Helene aid in $465M package

North Carolina House advances more Hurricane Helene aid in $465M package

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina House advanced another Hurricane Helene funding package on Thursday to address pressing needs in the mountains eight months after the storm caused historic flooding and destruction .
Get ready for another busy Atlantic hurricane season, but maybe not as crazy as 2024

Get ready for another busy Atlantic hurricane season, but maybe not as crazy as 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — With warmer than normal ocean waters, forecasters are expecting yet another unusually busy hurricane season for the Atlantic.
Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave 3 dead and 1 missing

Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave 3 dead and 1 missing

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Record floodwaters on Australia's east coast left three people dead and one missing, officials said Thursday, as more heavy rain was forecast in the area.
Greece doubles drone fleet and deploys record firefighters to tackle growing wildfire risk

Greece doubles drone fleet and deploys record firefighters to tackle growing wildfire risk

LAVRION, Greece (AP) — Greece is deploying a record number of firefighters and nearly doubling its drone fleet this summer to address growing wildfire risks driven by climate change , officials said Thursday.
Portions of Whiteshell Provincial Park reopen as crews continue to fight wildfires

Portions of Whiteshell Provincial Park reopen as crews continue to fight wildfires

WINNIPEG — Parts of Whiteshell Provincial Park that are a safe distance away from an out-of-control wildfire are set to reopen.