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Yukon gets $45M to prevent Whitehorse-area landslides, more money for flood recovery

Yukon gets $45M to prevent Whitehorse-area landslides, more money for flood recovery

WHITEHORSE — The federal government is contributing $45 million to help prevent landslides along the Whitehorse Escarpment with the aim to protect the land under Whitehorse International Airport and its access road to the Yukon's capital.
Crowdsourcing disaster aid is on the rise in Canada — is that a good thing?

Crowdsourcing disaster aid is on the rise in Canada — is that a good thing?

As GoFundMe disaster fundraising surges in Canada, early evidence suggests the wealthy benefit most.
Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California storm

Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California storm

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record for the season on Sunday in the Sierra Nevada.
Kenya president postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths pass 200

Kenya president postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths pass 200

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan President William Ruto has postponed next week’s planned reopening of schools until further notice, as heavy rains and floods that have killed more than 200 people continue.
Torrential rains inundate southeastern Texas, causing flooding that has closed schools and roads

Torrential rains inundate southeastern Texas, causing flooding that has closed schools and roads

HOUSTON (AP) — Officials in Houston are urging residents to prepare for worsening flooding after days of heavy rains that have led to high-water rescues and mandatory evacuation orders. “This threat is ongoing and it’s going to get worse.
Heavy rains near Houston close schools and flood roadways as officials urge residents to evacuate

Heavy rains near Houston close schools and flood roadways as officials urge residents to evacuate

HOUSTON — Mandatory evacuation orders were issued near Houston on Thursday for some residents following heavy rains in Texas that stranded motorists, flooded streets and closed schools as officials warned that conditions in some hard-hit areas could
Environmental groups criticize government walk-back on pollution impact assessment

Environmental groups criticize government walk-back on pollution impact assessment

OTTAWA — Environmental groups say the Liberal government is giving up its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions through proposed amendments to the federal Impact Assessment Act.
Canada's emissions inch up again, but remain below pre-pandemic levels

Canada's emissions inch up again, but remain below pre-pandemic levels

Emissions, which are reported on a two-year delay as carbon equivalents, climbed to 708 megatonnes in 2022, up 1.3% from the previous year but 5.9% below pre-pandemic levels.
Vancouver weather forecast includes ample rainfall following 21 C high

Vancouver weather forecast includes ample rainfall following 21 C high

Temperatures significantly above seasonal averages will proceed some wet weather.
'Exceptional climate change event' could drive B.C. fire weather this week

'Exceptional climate change event' could drive B.C. fire weather this week

New analysis says some parts of B.C. to see warming made five times more likely because of human-caused climate change.