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Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears

Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean , prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides.
Lightning strike across Nova Scotia could soon ignite more wildfires: official

Lightning strike across Nova Scotia could soon ignite more wildfires: official

HALIFAX — Fire officials in Nova Scotia are worried more wildfires will be ignited in the days ahead after thunderstorms rolled across the province Thursday night and into the morning.
Spain, Portugal, and Greece battle wildfires as heat wave is expected to last for days

Spain, Portugal, and Greece battle wildfires as heat wave is expected to last for days

MADRID (AP) — Firefighters in Spain, Portugal and Greece battled ongoing wildfires Friday, an important religious holiday in all three countries, as persistent hot, dry conditions challenged efforts to contain the blazes.
Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US

Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US

When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly sold.
The death toll from flash floods in northwest Pakistan has jumped to 157, officials say

The death toll from flash floods in northwest Pakistan has jumped to 157, officials say

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed over 280 people in India and Pakistan and left scores of others missing, officials said Friday, as rescuers brought to safety some 1,600 people from two mountainous dist
Evacuation order lifted for St. John's suburb; wildfire destroys N.L. school

Evacuation order lifted for St. John's suburb; wildfire destroys N.L. school

ST. JOHN'S — People forced from their homes by a wildfire near Newfoundland and Labrador's largest city were cleared to return home on Friday.
Deer hunter discovers rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin

Deer hunter discovers rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A very rare and apparently very confused subtropical wood stork somehow found its way to the wilds of Wisconsin.
Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leave world few options to confront growing pollution crisis

Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leave world few options to confront growing pollution crisis

GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations to reach a major treaty to end growing plastic pollution around the world fell apart on Friday, with delegates in Switzerland adjourning with no immediate plans to resume.
Scientists discover an ancient whale with a Pokémon face and a predator bite

Scientists discover an ancient whale with a Pokémon face and a predator bite

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were tiny, weird and feral.
Who bears responsibility to prevent wildfire disasters: government or individuals?

Who bears responsibility to prevent wildfire disasters: government or individuals?

HALIFAX — As climate change continues to raise the risk of extreme wildfires, a debate has arisen over who bears the responsibility to prevent disasters: government or individuals? Wildfires have been raging across Canada all summer, including in the