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B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

RICHMOND, B.C. — A new study will collect carbon emissions data from British Columbia's regional airports with the goal of getting all airports in the province to net-zero by 2030.
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B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
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Higher temperatures mean higher food and other prices. A new study links climate shocks to inflation

Higher temperatures mean higher food and other prices. A new study links climate shocks to inflation

Food prices and overall inflation will rise as temperatures climb with climate change , a new study by an environmental scientist and the European Central Bank found.
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Energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects on mine land sites

Energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects on mine land sites

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The U.S. may catch a spring break on weather. Forecasters see minimal flooding and drought for spring

The U.S. may catch a spring break on weather. Forecasters see minimal flooding and drought for spring

The United States can expect a nice spring break from past too rainy or too dry extremes, federal meteorologists predicted Thursday.
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E-waste from trashed electric devices is piling up and recycling isn't keeping pace, UN says

E-waste from trashed electric devices is piling up and recycling isn't keeping pace, UN says

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — U.N. agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and are likely to fall even further.
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AP finds grueling conditions in Indian shrimp industry that report calls 'dangerous and abusive'

AP finds grueling conditions in Indian shrimp industry that report calls 'dangerous and abusive'

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Noriko Kuwabara was excited to try a new recipe she’d seen on social media for crispy shrimp spring rolls, so she and her husband headed to Costco’s frozen foods aisle.
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Security and climate change drive a return to nuclear energy as over 30 nations sign summit pledge

Security and climate change drive a return to nuclear energy as over 30 nations sign summit pledge

BRUSSELS (AP) — In the shadow of a massive monument glorifying nuclear power, over 30 nations from around the world pledged to use the controversial energy source to help achieve a climate-neutral globe while providing countries with an added sense o
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Celestial event: What you need to know about the total solar eclipse on April 8

Celestial event: What you need to know about the total solar eclipse on April 8

Here are the answers to some key questions about the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8.
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Total eclipse promises celestial show with streamers, loops and a possible comet

Total eclipse promises celestial show with streamers, loops and a possible comet

FREDERICTON — A total solar eclipse is a rare celestial event that always generates excitement, but next month's version is expected to be unusually spectacular.
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