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Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?

Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?

OTTAWA — The federal government is looking at creating some kind of national disaster response agency in the face of an unusually intense and destructive start to the wildfire season across the country.
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Wilkinson urges collaboration after Saskatchewan rejects federal energy table

Wilkinson urges collaboration after Saskatchewan rejects federal energy table

REGINA — Federal natural resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson has asked Saskatchewan to work together on shared energy priorities after Ottawa and the province recently clashed over differing net-zero plans.
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UAE's al-Jaber promises young activists he'll listen; says nothing about fossil fuel ties

UAE's al-Jaber promises young activists he'll listen; says nothing about fossil fuel ties

BONN, Germany (AP) — The United Arab Emirates official tapped to head the next global climate summit pledged Thursday to listen to young people demanding a place at the table when negotiators gather in the Gulf nation this fall, but offered no respon
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Demand for air purifiers on the rise as smoky conditions persist from wildfires

Demand for air purifiers on the rise as smoky conditions persist from wildfires

TORONTO — The spread of smoke from wildfires across Canada in recent weeks has prompted an uptick in demand for air purifiers, as manufacturers and distributors say it appears Canadians are increasingly looking for ways to keep the air in their homes
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Wildfire smoke hangs over Toronto, poor air quality prompts cancellations, warnings

Wildfire smoke hangs over Toronto, poor air quality prompts cancellations, warnings

TORONTO — Canada's most populous city experienced hazy skies and poor air quality Thursday as smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Quebec hung over Toronto.
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Belmont cancels racing, Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada

Belmont cancels racing, Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada

Racing at Belmont Park was canceled and the Washington Nationals' home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was postponed Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada.
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More evacuation orders to be lifted for Halifax-area residents affected by wildfires

More evacuation orders to be lifted for Halifax-area residents affected by wildfires

HALIFAX — The mayor of Halifax says more evacuation orders will be lifted Friday for residents in subdivisions that sustained the most damage when a fast-moving wildfire broke out May 28 and quickly destroyed 150 homes.
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Group seeking court review of approval for wind farm project in northern Nova Scotia

Group seeking court review of approval for wind farm project in northern Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — The approval of a 17-turbine wind farm in northern Nova Scotia has prompted a community group to seek a judicial review of the provincial environment minister’s decision.
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In unusual orca sighting, tour spots at least 20 killer whales off San Francisco

In unusual orca sighting, tour spots at least 20 killer whales off San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An uncommonly large grouping of orcas for Northern California — roughly two dozen killer whales — were spotted by a whale watching tour off the coast of San Francisco last month, likely gathered together to celebrate a successful
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Here comes El Nino: It's early, likely to be big, sloppy and add even more heat to a warming world

An early bird El Nino has officially formed, likely to be strong, warp weather worldwide and give an already warming Earth an extra kick of natural heat, meteorologists announced.
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