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This image taken from video provided by WGBA-TV, shows water breaching a section of a dam along the Little Wolf River, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Manawa, Wis. (WGBA-TV via AP)
ClimateNewsResiliencyWeather

Eastern Wisconsin community evacuated after floodwaters breach dam

The dam in Manawa along the Little Wolf River was breached about 1:45 p.m. by floodwaters, said meteorologist Scott Cultice.

A person cools off during the Waterfront Blues Festival on Friday, July 5, 2024, in Portland, Ore. A slow-moving and potentially record-setting heat wave is spreading across the Western U.S., sending many residents in search of a cool haven from the dangerously high temperatures. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
ClimateEnvironmentIn-DepthResiliencyWeather

A dangerous heat wave is scorching much of the US. Weather experts predict record-setting temps

The prolonged heat poses significant health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, with cooling centers opening to provide relief.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the MP Materials rare earth open-pit mine in Mountain Pass, California, U.S. January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo
Critical MineralsMineralsMiningNewsPoliticsTrade

US miners push Washington to revive long-dormant Bureau of Mines for critical minerals

The effort is aimed at streamlining how the U.S. government regulates and supports critical minerals production.

People hold an umbrella to protect themselves from the sun in Little Tokyo during hot weather in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 5, 2024.  REUTERS/Etienne Laurent
ClimateEnvironmentNewsWeather

Scorching heat expected in US West, Southeast over weekend

Around 108 million Americans will spend the remainder of the weekend under excessive heat advisories.

Data centres, particularly those that power artificial intelligence programs, are driving surging demand for electricity (AFP)
ClimateEnvironmentInfrastructureNewsUtilities

Is AI a major drain on the world’s energy supply?

When Google announced this week that its climate emissions had risen by 48 percent since 2019, it pointed the finger at artificial intelligence

An air tanker drops fire retardant while trying to keep the Grubbs Fire from spreading in the Palermo community of Butte County, Calif., on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Firefighters stopped the fire at around 10 acres. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
ClimateEnvironmentNewsResiliencyWeather

Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire

Containment of the Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in Butte County remained at 7%, the same as the previous night.

A temperature of 108 degrees is displayed on a bank sign in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. A heat wave with triple digit temperatures is expected in California's Central Valley for the next several days. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
ClimateNewsWeather

Millions swelter under dangerous 4th of July heat wave

Around 134 million people in the U.S. are under alerts as an “extremely dangerous and record-breaking” heat wave broils much of the country.

File Photo: A road and the Trans Alaska Pipeline run over the tundra in northern Alaska March 17, 2011.  REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
FuelLegislationNatural GasNewsOilPoliticsRegulations

Alaska sues to challenge new NPR-A oil and gas leasing rules

(Reuters) – The state of Alaska on Wednesday said it has filed a lawsuit challenging new federal regulations imposed for oil and gas...

FILE PHOTO: Electric vehicle chargers from Electrify America are shown in a shopping center parking lot in Oceanside, California, U.S.,October 19, 2023.     REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
ClimateCourtsElectric Vehicles (EVs)EmissionsIndustryNewsPoliticsRegulationsUtilities

Industry groups target California’s electric car targets in Supreme Court showdown

Energy companies, corn growers and industry associations have long opposed strong environmental rules in California.

FILE PHOTO: The Art Deco facade of the original Toronto Stock Exchange building is seen on Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 23, 2019.   REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
BusinessCritical MineralsEconomyMineralsMiningNews

TSX climbs to four-week high as metal mining shares jump

The materials group, which includes metal miners and fertilizer companies, rose 3.4%, as a weaker U.S. dollar boosted gold and copper prices.

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