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One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

OTTAWA — Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests.
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North Carolina lawmakers finalize bill that would scrap 2030 carbon reduction goal

North Carolina lawmakers finalize bill that would scrap 2030 carbon reduction goal

RALEIGH, N.C.
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Catholics call for environmental action at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue

Catholics call for environmental action at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian Catholic worshippers laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday and called for the protection of the environment ahead of UN climate talks in
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Canada's EV market was already in trouble. Tariffs made it worse, Ontario workers say

Canada's EV market was already in trouble. Tariffs made it worse, Ontario workers say

INGERSOLL — Bob Pulham recalls the optimism in the air when General Motors began producing electric vans in Ingersoll, Ont., in late 2022.
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South Africa declares national disaster as flooding death toll rises to 92

South Africa declares national disaster as flooding death toll rises to 92

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa was under a declared state of national disaster on Thursday as the death toll from floods caused by severe rains in the Eastern Cape region rose to 92.
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Heat dome will blanket much of the US, with worrisome temperatures in Midwest

Heat dome will blanket much of the US, with worrisome temperatures in Midwest

Summer will make a dramatic entrance in the U.S. this week with a heat dome that will bring stifling temperatures and uncomfortable humidity to millions.
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Greenpeace warns of potential environmental disaster as oil tankers collide near Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A collision between two oil tankers just east of the world’s most critical oil choke point, the Strait of Hormuz , could bring about a potential environmental disaster, Greenpeace said on Thursday.
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A wild bear enters Lithuania's capital. Hunters refuse a government request to shoot the animal

A wild bear enters Lithuania's capital. Hunters refuse a government request to shoot the animal

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A young female bear caused a stir after wandering out of the forest and into the leafy suburbs of the Lithuanian capital.
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'Uphill battle': Wales coach hikes mountain to announce squad for Women's Euros

'Uphill battle': Wales coach hikes mountain to announce squad for Women's Euros

Seeking to scale new heights at the Women's European Championship, Wales coach Rhian Wilkinson hiked to the summit of the principality's highest peak on Thursday to announce her squad for the tournament.
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Carney's contentious major projects bill clears committee

Carney's contentious major projects bill clears committee

OTTAWA — Running roughshod over the environment. Spawning the next Idle No More movement. Picking economic winners and losers. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Building Canada Act is anything if not a magnet for criticism.
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