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How climate change could be making Midwest summer's 'corn sweat' stickier

How climate change could be making Midwest summer's 'corn sweat' stickier

Barb Boustead remembers learning about corn sweat when she moved to Nebraska about 20 years ago to work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and found herself plunked down in an ocean of corn.
24 people missing after floods tore through a northern Yemen village

24 people missing after floods tore through a northern Yemen village

CAIRO (AP) — Floodwaters swept through a village in northern Yemen, inundating homes and shops and leaving at least 24 people missing, authorities said Wednesday.
Drying lakes and thirsty trees: In drought-hit Greece, water trucks are keeping crops alive

Drying lakes and thirsty trees: In drought-hit Greece, water trucks are keeping crops alive

NEA SILATA, Greece (AP) — Six weeks before harvest, there’s no water left in the ground for farmer Dimitris Papadakis’ olive grove in northern Greece, so he has started a new morning routine.
Drying lakes and thirsty trees: In drought-hit Greece, water trucks are keeping crops alive

Drying lakes and thirsty trees: In drought-hit Greece, water trucks are keeping crops alive

NEA SILATA, Greece (AP) — Six weeks before harvest, there’s no water left in the ground for farmer Dimitris Papadakis’ olive grove in northern Greece, so he has started a new morning routine.
Typhoon Shanshan threatens heavy rain and traffic disruption in southwestern Japan

Typhoon Shanshan threatens heavy rain and traffic disruption in southwestern Japan

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan's southwestern islands Tuesday, with weather officials cautioning residents about heavy rain and violent winds expected in the region over the coming days.
Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed

Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed

For the first time in more than a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a major watershed near the California-Oregon border — as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion.
From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat wave

From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat wave

CHICAGO (AP) — As a second straight day of hot soupy temperatures approaching triple digits hung over much of the Midwest on Tuesday, residents looked for ways to stay cool and indoors.
Calgary water use outpaces cap on first full day of new restrictions

Calgary water use outpaces cap on first full day of new restrictions

CALGARY — Taps may run dry and firefighters could encounter empty hydrants if residents don't shape up and abide by renewed water restrictions, Calgary's mayor warned Tuesday.
Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for 1st time in a century once dams are removed

Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for 1st time in a century once dams are removed

For the first time in more than a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a major watershed near the California-Oregon border — as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion.
Quebec government says it's taking action to end illegal dumping in Mohawk territory

Quebec government says it's taking action to end illegal dumping in Mohawk territory

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it wants to put an end to illegal dumping in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake northwest of Montreal, following months of media coverage and calls from local leaders for authorities to take action.
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