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Mountain Marmot Invasion

Chris Ratzlaff, an Airdrie, Alta. resident, brought back a surprise from a recent trip to the mountains: a hoary marmot, a large rodent native to mountainous regions. The marmot had apparently wandered into his car while he was hiking in…

Massive Flooding in Ontario

St. Catharines, Ontario, has been hit with massive flooding for the second time in a week, prompting the city to declare a state of emergency. The nearby town of Lincoln also experienced severe flooding, leading its mayor to declare…

BC Wildfire Threats

Wildfires in British Columbia, particularly in the areas around Clinton and Vernon, have been extremely destructive. The Pear Lake wildfire has destroyed structures on about 120 properties, including many homes, near Clinton. Meanwhile, at…

South Korean Heat Wave Record

South Korea recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.4°C on Friday, surpassing the previous national record of 41.0°C, which was set in Hongcheon in August 2018. The record high temperature was measured at 1:40 p.m. local time in the…

Spokane Wildfires

65,000 people were forced to evacuate from Spokane due to wildfires in Washington that have burned thousands of acres. The exact number of acres burned is not specified. This evacuation has had a significant impact on the region.

Last Pristine Ocean Ecosystems

The Trump administration is opening some of the most pristine ocean ecosystems in the Pacific to commercial fishing, reversing protections put in place by previous administrations. These remote islands and atolls, home to thousands of…

Impact of Heat on Food Prices

As extreme heatwaves continue across England, with more than half of the country in drought conditions, food retailers may soon face rising costs for goods. The British Retail Consortium warns that the supply chain, which spans from…

Europe's Water Crisis Deepens

The River Rhine has hit record low levels in Germany and the Netherlands, with measurements taken last week in Cologne and Lobith showing lower levels than any point since records began. Other major European rivers, including the Danube…

Heatwave Wedding Planning Tips

Aimie Seale's wedding in West Yorkshire was affected by a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 30C, causing discomfort for both her and her guests. She had to book an emergency marquee and hire an ice cream van to keep everyone cool…

UK Heatwave Warning

A heatwave continues to affect parts of the UK, particularly southern and eastern England, with temperatures expected to reach over 30C in some areas. The heatwave has already lasted for several days, with Pershore in Worcestershire and…

Rare Colored Lobster Found

Oscar, a rare two-coloured lobster with blue and orange hues, was caught by Robert Wagner off the coast of Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia. The lobster is unique due to a genetic mutation that causes it to split down the middle from head to tail…

Wildfire in British Columbia

A wildfire west of Vernon, B.C. has forced over 5,000 people to leave their homes across the province since the weekend. The fire, which was discovered on Friday, had grown to 26 square kilometres by Sunday morning. However, officials…