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10 states plan to sue EPA over standards for residential wood-burning stoves

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys general from 10 states plan to sue the U.S.

Jul 2, 2023 3:51 PM Read more >

UK police have new expanded powers to crack down on protests

LONDON (AP) — New and expanded powers for British police took effect on Sunday, including measures targeting activists who stop traffic and major building works with protests.

Jul 2, 2023 2:59 PM Read more >

Quebec wildfires: Environment Canada lifts smog warnings across the province

MONTREAL — Environment Canada has lifted smog warnings that have been in place across large swaths of Quebec for several days.

Jul 2, 2023 10:28 AM Read more >

Ontario tracks spread of tick-borne illnesses; top doctor links it to climate change

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor expects to see a growing number of cases of three types of tick-borne illness in the province, in addition to Lyme disease — a spread he says is directly linked to climate change.

Jul 2, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

A new reality for summer day camps: possible disruptions due to air quality

TORONTO — The summertime goal at Nicolas Hurtado’s camp is to get kids playing as much soccer as possible.

Jul 2, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Kelowna Mounties assisting with evacuation efforts as crews battle wildfire

KELOWNA — A wildfire on Knox Mountain in Kelowna, B.C. that spurred the evacuation of more than 400 properties Saturday afternoon is now being held.

Jul 2, 2023 2:47 AM Read more >

US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Smokey Bear said it best: “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Following in the footsteps of their famous mascot, U.S.

Jul 1, 2023 5:09 PM Read more >

Halifax-area beach closed because of toxin-producing algae bloom in lake

HALIFAX — Municipal officials in the Halifax area have closed a popular lakeside beach after the discovery of a toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom. The beach at Springfield Lake in Middle Sackville closed Saturday.

Jul 1, 2023 3:08 PM Read more >

Climate activists disrupt London Pride march to protest corporate sponsorship

LONDON (AP) — The technicolor, dance-filled London Pride march briefly came to a halt Saturday as climate activists blocked a Coca-Cola float to protest event organizers accepting sponsorship money from “high-polluting industries.

Jul 1, 2023 1:58 PM Read more >

Smog, air quality alerts in place across much of Quebec as wildfires continue to burn

MONTREAL — Environment Canada has issued a smog warning for a large part of Quebec as forest fires continue to burn in the provinces northwest.

Jul 1, 2023 1:29 PM Read more >