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Record CO2 levels are ‘turbo-charging’ extreme weather, UN agency saysThe World Meteorological Organization says CO2 growth rates have now tripled since the 1960s, and reached levels that existed more than 800,000 years ago.EnvironmentOct 15
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Edmonton, parts of Alberta warned 30 cm of snow possible on WednesdayHeavy snow, between 15 to 30 cm, is forecast to fall Wednesday in Edmonton and surrounding parts of central Alberta, coupled with high winds creating whiteout conditions.WeatherDec 16
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Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn’t stayed on itBELEM, Brazil (AP) — The world has changed dramatically in the decade since leaders celebrated a historic climate agreement in Paris a decade ago, but not quite in ways they expected or wanted.HealthNov 9
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Calgary city council boosts funding for transit and recreation, cuts climate spendingAccording to Calgary's mayor, the property tax increase as it currently stands would cost the typical residential homeowner an additional $3.90 per month.CanadaDec 2
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Man attacked by bear outside public toilet in busy Japanese cityThe building where the bear attack occurred is centrally located, close to homes and restaurants, and only 1 kilometre from city hall.TrendingNov 28
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What to know about COP30, this year’s UN climate talksPeople from around the world are beginning to gather at the gateway of the Amazon in Belem, Brazil, for the 30th annual United Nations climate summit, the Conference of the Parties, known less formally as COP30.HealthNov 8
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As world leaders enter climate talks, people in poverty have the most at stakeRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When summer heat comes to the Arara neighborhood in northern Rio, it lingers, baking the red brick and concrete that make up many of the buildings long after the sun has gone down. Luis Cassiano, who's lived here more than 30 years, says he's getting worried as heat waves become more frequent and fierce.HealthNov 5
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Can new recycling rules help solve Ontario’s landfill capacity crisis?Ontario hopes new, tougher, recycling regulations will help keep more garbage out of landfills. As municipalities across the province are running out of landfill space.PoliticsNov 6
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CPKC train derails near B.C. community, officials say no danger to water systemThe Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway company says a locomotive and several cars, some with fuel, derailed on Saturday. TNRD officials say clean-up efforts are underway.CanadaNov 2
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As some nations face destruction, UN listens to Trump decry climate ‘scam’After Trump called climate change "the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world" and made other false statements, here's a look at the science behind them and the reaction.EnvironmentSep 23
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As heat gets more extreme, pregnant farmworkers are increasingly at riskOne hot day last summer, Clarisa Lugo was inspecting and counting corn and soybean plants in the middle of a 300-acre farm field in Illinois when she started throwing up and panting. Her heart raced, she stopped sweating and a pounding headache didn't go away for hours.HealthOct 23
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Spike in suspected bear attacks leaves multiple people dead in JapanReports of bear attacks in Japan, including in residential neighbourhoods, have become more common in recent years.TrendingOct 14
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Bear attacks 2 in Japan grocery store, ransacks sushi sectionExtra police patrols were deployed to busy commuter routes in the area where the grocery store attack occurred to ensure the safety of children on their way to school.TrendingOct 8
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The story of a Bishnoi foot soldierAbjeet Kingra was part of an Indian gang that has become such a menace that Canada branded it a terrorist organization.CanadaOct 9
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U.S. government shutdown: Democrats unite for a fight against TrumpFor Democrats, the shutdown fight marks a line in the sand born from months of frustration with their inability to stop Trump's norm-busting leadership.U.S. NewsOct 1
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Calgary mayoral hopefuls pitch promises as campaign heats upSeveral candidates in the race to become Calgary's next mayor hit the campaign trail Thursday with pitches and pledges to earn voters support.PoliticsSep 4
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Edmonton mayoral candidates weigh in on 10 issues that matter to votersWhere do Edmonton's mayoral candidates stand on taxes, homelessness, bike lanes, safety, infill and city services? Global News has given all 13 a chance to share their thoughts.PoliticsSep 18
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‘We are in a heat crisis’: Province should track deaths, ensure school AC, group saysA network of Ontario civil society groups is calling on the province to develop an extreme-heat awareness program to better address the dangers of sweltering temperatures.WeatherAug 18
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Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a Category 5 storm in CaribbeanThe U.S. government deployed more than 200 emergency workers to Puerto Rico as a precaution after a flood watch was issued for the entire U.S. territory.WeatherAug 16
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Hateful conduct reports in Canadian military rising after years of declineData from the Department of National Defence has both former military members and outside experts warning of a persisting issue of extremism in the Canadian Armed Forces.CanadaAug 11