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How better water systems can help a city survive the next firestorm

How better water systems can help a city survive the next firestorm

LOUISVILLE, Colorado (AP) — Santa Rosa. Paradise. Boulder County. Lahaina. Los Angeles. All are places that have shown that American cities and their water systems weren't built to withstand wildfire, experts say. Hydrants trickled .
Japan adopts new carbon reduction targets as it plans to boost nuclear and renewable energy by 2040

Japan adopts new carbon reduction targets as it plans to boost nuclear and renewable energy by 2040

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government adopted on Tuesday new decarbonization targets aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% from 2013 levels over the next 15 years, approving a renewed energy plan to help meet the goal.
Judge approves emergency plan to keep Britain’s largest water company afloat

Judge approves emergency plan to keep Britain’s largest water company afloat

LONDON (AP) — A judge approved an emergency plan Tuesday to keep Britain’s largest water company afloat, averting the possibility of a temporary government takeover.
'Life-threatening cold' hits parts of US following deadly weekend flooding

'Life-threatening cold' hits parts of US following deadly weekend flooding

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Harsh cold descended on the nation's midsection Monday as a polar vortex gripped the Rockies and Northern Plains on the heels of weekend storms that pummeled the Eastern U.S. with floods, killing at least 14 people.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Greenland Daily Life

PHOTO COLLECTION: Greenland Daily Life

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Rio de Janeiro's hottest day in at least a decade sends residents to the beach

Rio de Janeiro's hottest day in at least a decade sends residents to the beach

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro recorded its hottest day in at least a decade when temperatures reached 44 degrees Celsius (111 F) on Monday as residents flocked to the ocean to try to cool off.
'Heartbreaking': Newborn bitten by pet dog in Alberta home dies in hospital

'Heartbreaking': Newborn bitten by pet dog in Alberta home dies in hospital

EDMONTON — A two-week-old boy who was bitten by a pet dog at a home west of Edmonton on the weekend has died in hospital, RCMP say.
Alberta's special hunting licences yield $356K at Utah auction

Alberta's special hunting licences yield $356K at Utah auction

Seven unique hunting licences issued by the Alberta government have sold for the equivalent of C$356,000 at an auction in Utah. The Alberta Minister's Special Licences are issued annually and exempt hunters with the highest bid from certain rules.
Tough grip: Nova Scotians struggle to find salt or sand after icy winter storm

Tough grip: Nova Scotians struggle to find salt or sand after icy winter storm

HALIFAX — Nova Scotians are struggling to get their hands on salt and other abrasives to cope with ice after this weekend’s storm turned many driveways into skating rinks.
What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week

What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week

The term “polar vortex” usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region. It is a normal pattern that is stronger in the winter and keeps some of the coldest weather bottled up near the North Pole.