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Mercury found in water near Yukon mine disaster, Yukon government says

Mercury found in water near Yukon mine disaster, Yukon government says

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says mercury levels that "exceeded the water quality objective" were found in a creek near the site where a mine's ore containment facility failed, causing a torrent of cyanide-contaminated rock to escape in June.
The Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 10

The Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 10

Florida residents began repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a deadly tornadoes .
Oregon's most populous county adds gas utility to $51B climate suit against fossil fuel companies

Oregon's most populous county adds gas utility to $51B climate suit against fossil fuel companies

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's Multnomah County, home to Portland, has added the state's largest natural gas utility to its $51.5 billion climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies over their role in the region's deadly 2021 heat- dome event.
Oregon's most populous county adds gas utility to $51B climate suit against fossil fuel companies

Oregon's most populous county adds gas utility to $51B climate suit against fossil fuel companies

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's Multnomah County, home to Portland, has added the state's largest natural gas utility to its $51.5 billion climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies over their role in the region's deadly 2021 heat- dome event.
Tampa Bay Times keeps publishing despite a Milton crane collapse cutting off access to newsroom

Tampa Bay Times keeps publishing despite a Milton crane collapse cutting off access to newsroom

It's a reflection of the news industry and modern world of work that Tampa Bay Times editor Mark Katches seems more relaxed than you'd expect after a crane pushed by Hurricane Milton's winds gouged a hole in the building that houses his newsroom.
Avian enthusiasts try to counter the deadly risk of Chicago high-rises for migrating birds

Avian enthusiasts try to counter the deadly risk of Chicago high-rises for migrating birds

CHICAGO (AP) — With a neon-green net in hand, Annette Prince briskly walks a downtown Chicago plaza at dawn, looking left and right as she goes. It’s not long before she spots a tiny yellow bird sitting on the concrete.
Saskatchewan NDP releases entire platform addressing health care, schools, economy

Saskatchewan NDP releases entire platform addressing health care, schools, economy

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan New Democratic Leader Carla Beck has put her entire platform to voters before the Oct. 28 election. Beck says her plan offers change that is needed to help Saskatchewan hospitals, schools and families.
Higher in Halifax: Elevated levels of cannabis metabolites in city's wastewater

Higher in Halifax: Elevated levels of cannabis metabolites in city's wastewater

HALIFAX — Wastewater tested in Halifax in 2023 contained almost twice the amount of cannabis metabolites compared with samples taken from other big cities in Canada, like Toronto or Montreal.
Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say

Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say

Human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Milton 's rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%, scientists said in a new flash study .
Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say

Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say

Human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Milton 's rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%, scientists said in a new flash study .
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