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Experts worried whether P.E.I. dunes can recover from Fiona before next storm hits

Experts worried whether P.E.I. dunes can recover from Fiona before next storm hits

Churning waters and wind gusts exceeding 100 kilometres per hour powered by post-tropical storm Fiona gnawed through large parts of Prince Edward Island National Park in September, leaving behind a changed coastline.

UN, Red Cross seek better preparation for future heat waves

GENEVA (AP) — The international Red Cross and the United Nations are urging people and governments to do more to beat the heat, by preparing better for heat waves like recent ones from Sacramento, California, to Somalia to Sichuan, China, that could
'Nothing's left': Hurricane Ian leaves emotional toll behind

'Nothing's left': Hurricane Ian leaves emotional toll behind

FORT MYERS, Fla.
Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast

Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Just days after Hurricane Ian struck, a crowd of locals gathered under a huge banyan tree at a motel's outdoor tiki bar for drink specials and live music.
Historic drought behind B.C. wildfires, salmon die-off could continue, experts say

Historic drought behind B.C. wildfires, salmon die-off could continue, experts say

VANCOUVER — Thousands of dead fish, a prolonged wildfire season and intense water shortages leading to ice rink closures are all symptoms of record-setting drought in parts of British Columbia.
More rain feeds floods in northeastern and central Thailand

More rain feeds floods in northeastern and central Thailand

BANGKOK (AP) — Heavy seasonal rains again pounded much of Thailand on Sunday, causing continued widespread flooding, particularly in the northeast and central regions.
California tribes will manage, protect state coastal areas

California tribes will manage, protect state coastal areas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Five California tribes will reclaim their right to manage coastal land significant to their history under a first-in-the-nation program backed with $3.6 million in state money.
Historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods

Historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods

SUFFOLK, Va. (AP) — Whenever historic homes get flooded, building contractors often feel compelled by government regulations to rip out the water-logged wood flooring, tear down the old plaster walls and install new, flood-resistant materials.
Competition Bureau probe of 'flushable' wipes goes down the drain

Competition Bureau probe of 'flushable' wipes goes down the drain

OTTAWA — To flush or not to flush? It is a question Canada's Competition Bureau says it cannot answer.
Climate Changed: Catastrophe experts say retreat from flood risk is 'critical option'

Climate Changed: Catastrophe experts say retreat from flood risk is 'critical option'

VANCOUVER — All climate disasters are not created equal and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction recommends retreat in the face of only one type of threat.
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