Climate Change
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Keeping cool: The need to adapt to a new climate reality on Canada’s West CoastAs temperatures rise, people across British Columbia are starting to realize that strategies for heat mitigation are largely non-existent -- and that’s no longer acceptable.Weather15 mins
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Heavy rains flood South Korea, leaving at least 7 dead and 6 missingThe rain began Monday morning and intensified through the evening hours, causing more than 400 people were forced to evacuate from their homes.Weather8 hours
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Climate hazards make 58% of infections diseases in people worse, study showsResearchers found that 218 out of the known 375 human infectious diseases seemed to be made worse by one of 10 types of extreme weather connected to climate change.Health9 hours
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Joe Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage as more storms move inAt least 37 people have died since last month's deluge, which dropped eight to 10 1/2 inches of rain in only 48 hours. The National Weather Service said flooding remains a threat.WorldAug 8
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France tackles its worst drought on record and temperatures continue to riseFrance on Sunday braced for a fourth heatwave this summer as its worst drought on record left parched villages without safe drinking water.WorldAug 7
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More mosquitoes? Why Canadians could be seeing an uptick this summer and beyondParts of the country are seeing higher mosquito numbers than usual amid damp, hot conditions, experts say, raising concerns for related diseases.EnvironmentAug 6
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University of Saskatchewan researchers collaborate on global paper on flood, drought mitigationDr. Saman Razavi added that this paper is not only to help predictions on future floods and droughts, but also to inform the public.WeatherAug 5
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U.S.-China diplomatic tension casts doubt over global climate progressTackling climate change has been a key area of cooperation between the two superpowers and two biggest emitters of greenhouse gas emissions.WorldAug 5
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Lightning strike near White House kills Wisconsin couple, injures 2 othersA husband and wife from Wisconsin celebrating more than five decades of marriage were killed in a lightning strike outside the White House.WorldAug 5
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Nearly all Florida sea turtles born female in past 4 years due to rising temperaturesAlmost no male turtles have been born in Florida in the past four years since human-caused climate change has been heating up turtle nesting areas.EnvironmentAug 5
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