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UN head warns of ‘climate hell’ as May sets temperature recordThe UN's secretary general warned of "climate hell" on Wednesday as two new reports show that the planet may warm above the 1.5 C threshold once hoped to be kept at or under.CanadaJun 5
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B.C. mayor blasts party-goers for brush fire sparked by fireworks: ‘Should be ashamed’Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog said the thought of people lighting fireworks at the park is “outrageous” and those responsible should be prosecuted.FireJul 13
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Father, daughter hikers found dead after running out of water at Utah parkThe bodies of the father and daughter were found after the missing hikers texted 911 for help, reporting they were lost and out of water in the soaring heat.U.S. NewsJul 16
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France election candidates report getting attacked on the campaign trailTensions are high as left-wing and moderate groups try to prevent the anti-immigration, nationalist National Rally from winning an historic absolute legislative majority.WorldJul 4
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Has Vancouver’s Lost Lagoon become a ’44-acre mud puddle?’Stanley Park water feature Lost Lagoon has become a '44-acre mud puddle' according to one neighbour. The city says it doesn't have the money to upgrade the lagoon.PoliticsJul 12
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Cities warm up ‘like stones in a sauna’ during a heat wave. Can that change?Experts say city and suburb dwellers have it much worse than their counterparts living in the countryside, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as ‘urban heat island effect.'CanadaJun 18
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Renters may face higher risk of death in extreme heat, StatCan study showsDeaths in Canada's 12 most populous cities go up during extreme heat waves and people aged 65 and older are at higher risk than those who are younger, Statistics Canada study says.WeatherJun 20
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Dozens of 911 calls over pets, kids left in cars during Alberta heat waveEdmonton firefighters have been dispatched to 24 calls over pets left in hot vehicles since July 1, while five other calls involved children or adults.HealthJul 10
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Great White North: Why more sharks are heading to CanadaAs climate change disrupts ocean temperatures, a significant trend is emerging: more sharks are heading north into Canadian waters.EnvironmentJul 13
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Las Vegas hits record 5th day over 46 C amid scorching U.S. heat waveThe temperature climbed to 46.1 C shortly after 1:00 p.m. local time at Harry Reid International Airport, breaking the old mark of four consecutive days set in July 2005.U.S. NewsJul 10
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The Iberian lynx is back from the brink of extinction. Here’s how it happenedIn 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx in the Iberian peninsula. The latest census, from last year, shows that there are more than 2,000 adults and juveniles.EnvironmentJun 20
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Feds announce $39M to help Alberta communities transition from coal-powered energyThe federal government has committed $39 million to 10 projects in Alberta to help support communities transition away from coal-powered energy.PoliticsJul 3
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Possible snow in Banff, Jasper national parks prompts special weather statementsAccording to Environment and Climate Change Canada, snow is expected over higher elevations this weekend.WeatherJun 15
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Extreme heat causes nearly 500 deaths per year in Quebec, report findsExtreme heat has a major impact on Quebec's health-care system, which is already stretched thin, a report published on Wednesday says.HealthJun 19
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Residents asked to partake in Kingston’s annual sustainable commuter challengeThe challenge began on June 2 and ends on June 8, 2024. The annual challenge asks residents to ditch their cars for more sustainable ways of moving about, at least for the week.CanadaJun 6
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Live in a city? A chirpy, greener area might make you happier: studyCanadian city-dwellers surrounded by a symphony of birds and a variety of trees might be reaping surprising benefits: better mental health.HealthJul 2
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Heat wave toasts much of Ontario and QuebecA heat wave gripped Ontario and Quebec for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, while dangerously hot and humid conditions settled in over parts of Atlantic Canada.WeatherJun 18
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Hamilton’s rural farmers to pay new stormwater fees, settle for relief through creditsDescribed by critics as a "rain tax," the new fees are earmarked for projects that cover costs tied to managing sewage spills and other climate change-related impacts.EnvironmentJun 7
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It was a ‘mistake’ to say it was time to put ‘bull’s-eye’ on Trump: BidenThe remark in question came during a private call with donors last week as Biden had been scrambling to shore up his imperiled candidacy with key party constituencies.U.S. NewsJul 16
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Community divided over artificial turf in Côte-des-Neiges park redesignOne part of the upgrade that continues to stir debate, however, is that of replacing the grass on the soccer fields with artificial turf.CanadaMay 29