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Wildfires latest: A final round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions is in the forecast

Wildfires latest: A final round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions is in the forecast

Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.
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Architects are bringing nature home by making trees part of the plan

Architects are bringing nature home by making trees part of the plan

By now, you may be familiar with biophilic design — it’s the idea of integrating nature into design to enhance our connection to the environment. Sustainability, wellness and harmony are usually part of the deal.
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Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former Newfoundland and Labrador premier says he was alarmed by comments from Quebec's hydro utility suggesting Canada's easternmost province has once again signed an unfavourable energy deal.
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Fire-scarred Los Angeles is under another rare warning as winds pick up

Fire-scarred Los Angeles is under another rare warning as winds pick up

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of h
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Firefighters need better weather to fight California's flames. When will they get relief?

Firefighters need better weather to fight California's flames. When will they get relief?

Fire danger remains high in parts of Los Angeles that have been ablaze for days, but there is hope that better weather over the weekend will give firefighters battling the flames some much-needed relief.
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How mega-polluters take advantage of billions in green loans

How mega-polluters take advantage of billions in green loans

Shell got one. So did the pipeline company Enbridge. And last summer, energy giant Drax got its biggest one to date, worth more than half a billion dollars. These weren’t just any loans to massive corporations.
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How mega-polluters take advantage of billions in green loans

How mega-polluters take advantage of billions in green loans

Shell got one. So did the pipeline company Enbridge. And last summer, energy giant Drax got its biggest one to date, worth more than half a billion dollars. These weren’t just any loans to massive corporations.
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Operation underway to capture B.C. wolves for relocation in Colorado

Operation underway to capture B.C. wolves for relocation in Colorado

DENVER — A wildlife team from the United States has begun an operation to capture grey wolves in British Columbia for release in Colorado. The operation by Colorado Parks and Wildlife comes after an agreement with the B.C.
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Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida

Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S.
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Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area

Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters in Southern California readied for another round of critical fire weather after calmer than expected winds Tuesday gave them a much-needed reprieve in which they were able to make progress battling the Los Angeles area
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