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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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A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain

A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A religious procession in downtown Barcelona celebrated the appearance of long-awaited rain, after nine days of praying for relief from a severe drought.
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Rising water: Quebec lender ending new mortgages in flood zones 'just the beginning'

Rising water: Quebec lender ending new mortgages in flood zones 'just the beginning'

MONTREAL — Nearly five years after floods raced through hundreds of Quebec communities and forced thousands from their homes, a major lender's decision to stop issuing new mortgages in flood zones is the latest challenge for cities trying to adapt to
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