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West Hants man says N.S. politician called to say uranium exploration will go ahead

West Hants man says N.S. politician called to say uranium exploration will go ahead

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia man says he's worried the province is moving ahead with uranium exploration after his provincial member of the legislature urged him in a phone call to get on board with the province's uranium plan.
Orcas use kelp tools to groom and bond off СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's coast, study suggests

Orcas use kelp tools to groom and bond off СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's coast, study suggests

In pricey spas, kelp facials and body wraps can set the esthetically inclined human back hundreds of dollars.
Florida condo owners will get financial relief under a new law

Florida condo owners will get financial relief under a new law

Florida condominium residents grappling with the steep cost of building improvements will get some financial relief under a new bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found outdated rules and unclear responsibility are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool.
Judge refuses to allow more avian flu tests on ostriches at СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ farm

Judge refuses to allow more avian flu tests on ostriches at СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ farm

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal is refusing to allow the owners of a British Columbia ostrich farm to conduct further testing of their flock for avian flu in a bid to avert a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
As climate costs mount, businesses talking more about spending to adapt: report

As climate costs mount, businesses talking more about spending to adapt: report

TORONTO — Work on climate change has largely focused on preventing it from getting worse, but as a new RСÀ¶ÊÓÆµ report points out, businesses are also starting to think more about potential spending on adaptation and preparation as the costs of disasters
Evacuation order lifted for wildfire east of downtown Halifax

Evacuation order lifted for wildfire east of downtown Halifax

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR — Nova Scotia officials have lifted an evacuation order for a wildfire east of downtown Halifax, with the fire being held at about 0.3 square kilometres in size.
Crushing it. What do you do with 4,000 hailstones that you collect while chasing storms

Crushing it. What do you do with 4,000 hailstones that you collect while chasing storms

LEVELLAND, Texas (AP) — Dozens of researchers are chasing, driving and running into storms to collect fresh hail, getting their car bodies and their own bodies dented in the name of science.
Support for solar energy and offshore wind falls among Democrats and independents, AP-NORC poll says

Support for solar energy and offshore wind falls among Democrats and independents, AP-NORC poll says

Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, according to a new poll, driven by a softening in support from Democrats and independents.
More evacuation orders issued as firefighters battle major wildfire on the Greek island of Chios

More evacuation orders issued as firefighters battle major wildfire on the Greek island of Chios

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities sent new evacuation notifications for two areas near the main town of the eastern Aegean island of Chios Monday morning, as firefighters struggled to control a major wildfire raging on the town’s outskirts for