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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.WeatherAug 9
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Extreme heat and pets: How to keep your furry friends cool"Pets don't have sweat glands in their body the way humans do," Dr. Sarah Machell, Vetster medical director, told Global News ahead of the sweltering heat wave.CanadaAug 8
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WWII bomb found as waters recede in drought-stricken Italian riverMilitary experts carried out a controlled explosion to defuse the 1,000-pound bomb left in the River Po from the Second World War.TrendingAug 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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Trio of wildfires prompts reminder to stay vigilant: BC WildfireWith the extreme heat, BC Wildfire Service says there could be more fires in the near future.FireJul 27
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Where to cool off? South Okanagan communities plan for hot weatherThe Town of Osoyoos has opened cooling centres at the Sonora Community Centre and Sun Bowl Arena.EnvironmentJul 24
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Heat warnings in parts of Canada as temperatures expected to exceed 30 CThe heat advisories cover large swaths of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. Some areas may not see cooler temperatures until the weekend.WeatherJul 21
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U.K. records hottest day ever. How residents are keeping coolWith the recorded temperature surpassing 40 C, people in the United Kingdom are coming up with home solutions to stay cool.WeatherJul 19
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3 rescued from Poplar Bluffs over the weekend: Saskatoon Fire Dept.The weather is hot but fire crews are asking people near the waters to be extra cautious.CanadaJul 17
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Wildfires rage from Portugal to Croatia as much of Europe bakes in heatwaveWildfires raged across tinder-dry country in Portugal, Spain, France and Croatia on Thursday, burning homes and threatening livelihoods, as much of Europe baked in a heatwave.EnvironmentJul 14
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