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Oil sheen off California possibly caused by natural seepage from ocean floor, Coast Guard says

Oil sheen off California possibly caused by natural seepage from ocean floor, Coast Guard says

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — An oil sheen spotted off the Southern California coast last week was possibly caused by a natural seep from the ocean floor, but the exact source still isn't known, U.S. Coast Guard officials said Monday.
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Citing poaching, violent incidents, Ottawa says elver fishery won’t open this year

Citing poaching, violent incidents, Ottawa says elver fishery won’t open this year

OTTAWA — The federal fisheries minister says the lucrative elver fishery will stay closed for the 2024 season.
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Deepsea eruption expected off Vancouver Island after 200 earthquakes in an hour

Deepsea eruption expected off Vancouver Island after 200 earthquakes in an hour

An eruption of magma under the Pacific Ocean floor far off Vancouver Island will be so hot the water will fizz but only scientists will notice.
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Oregon avalanche forecaster dies in snowslide he triggered while skiing

NORTH POWDER, Ore. (AP) — An avalanche forecaster died in a snowslide he triggered while skiing in eastern Oregon last week, officials said.
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US, Canada and indigenous groups announce proposal to address cross-border mining pollution

US, Canada and indigenous groups announce proposal to address cross-border mining pollution

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S.
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U.S., Canada agree to work together on reducing B.C. coal mine pollution

U.S., Canada agree to work together on reducing B.C. coal mine pollution

The United States and Canada have agreed to launch a joint probe into a long-running cross-border dispute involving pollution from coal mines in British Columbia flowing into American waters.
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Residents of Atlantic Canada told to brace for rough weather, very high tides

Residents of Atlantic Canada told to brace for rough weather, very high tides

HALIFAX — More unpleasant weather marched across much of Atlantic Canada on Monday.
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Greta Thunberg and other climate activists block entrance to the Swedish parliament

Greta Thunberg and other climate activists block entrance to the Swedish parliament

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A group of climate activists including Greta Thunberg on Monday blocked the entrance to the Swedish parliament, advocating for sweeping reforms to tackle climate disasters.
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Conditions inside Fukushima's melted nuclear reactors still unclear 13 years after disaster struck

Conditions inside Fukushima's melted nuclear reactors still unclear 13 years after disaster struck

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Monday marked 13 years since a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the country’s northern coasts.
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The monster wins one at last as 'Godzilla Minus One' nabs the Oscar for visual effects

The monster wins one at last as 'Godzilla Minus One' nabs the Oscar for visual effects

Godzilla finally made it to the Oscars this year — and slayed.
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