Focus on Environment
Emergency declared in Cape Breton as snowstorm leaves much of Nova Scotia paralyzed
HALIFAX — A local state of emergency remains in effect in parts of Cape Breton as Nova Scotia digs out from one of...
Second atmospheric river in days churns through California, knocking out power and flooding roads
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers churned slowly through California early Monday, flooding roadways and knocking out power to...
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Smith in Ottawa Alberta Premier Danielle Smith...
Paris votes whether to hit SUVs with eye-popping parking costs in latest green drive before Olympics
PARIS (AP) — Parisians were voting Sunday whether to muscle SUVs off the French capital’s streets by making them much more expensive to...
Another ‘Pineapple Express’ storm is expected to wallop California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Another potentially dangerous “Pineapple Express” storm was expected to hit California late Saturday, bringing the threat of flooding and...
At least 19 dead as forest fires approach densely populated areas of central Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have left at least 19 people dead...
As Europe’s farmers find common cause in grievances, governments race to offer concessions
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s annual Agrotica trade fair traditionally gives farmers a chance see the latest equipment and agricultural innovations. This year,...
A London judge acquits climate activist Greta Thunberg over a protest at an oil industry conference
LONDON (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg was acquitted Friday of refusing to follow a police order to leave a protest blocking the...
UN climate chief’s blunt message: Fewer loopholes, way more cash to really halt climate change
To keep Earth from overheating too much, the nations of the world need to put fewer loopholes in climate agreements and far more...
B.C.’s dramatic temperature swings put stress on bees and cattle
VANCOUVER — Recent wild temperature swings in British Columbia have raised concerns about the impact on some local animals’ health, and potentially their...
