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Most Ontario utilities don't study climate risk to electrical grid: survey

Most Ontario utilities don't study climate risk to electrical grid: survey

TORONTO — The majority of Ontario's electricity utilities don't study how climate change could threaten parts of the power grid, a survey found as the province eyes changes that would require them to assess their vulnerability to extreme weather and
Elephants at San Diego safari park huddle to protect calves during earthquake

Elephants at San Diego safari park huddle to protect calves during earthquake

SAN DIEGO (AP) — As the ground shook from a 5.2-magnitude earthquake , a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park sprung into action to protect their young.
FEMA denies Washington state disaster relief from bomb cyclone, governor says

FEMA denies Washington state disaster relief from bomb cyclone, governor says

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Washington state's request for emergency relief funds to help repair an estimated $34 million in damage from a deadly bomb cyclone storm system in November, according to Gov. Bob Ferguson.

Southern California rocked by a strong earthquake near San Diego

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Monday morning, swaying lights and rattling cups off shelves, but officials reported no injuries or major damage.
Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument's historic domes from the threat of earthquakes.
A beloved pet tortoise is reunited with its family weeks after disappearing in a Mississippi tornado

A beloved pet tortoise is reunited with its family weeks after disappearing in a Mississippi tornado

KOKOMO, Miss. (AP) — Myrtle, a cherished pet tortoise, has been reunited with its family in Mississippi weeks after disappearing during a deadly tornado outbreak in March. “He’s been through a lot,” said Myrtle's grateful owner, Tiffany Emanuel.
Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations

Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations

BANGKOK (AP) — Several Southeast Asian countries kicked off their annual water festival holiday on Sunday, but in the wake of a devastating earthquake last month, Myanmar is missing out on the fun.
Inspections of affected barrels will take time as flood cleanup progresses at Kentucky distillery

Inspections of affected barrels will take time as flood cleanup progresses at Kentucky distillery

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Signs of renewal are underway at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky since floodwaters that inundated the whiskey-making campus receded.
Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfires

Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfires

PASADENA, California (AP) — Aty Rotter lost her family home and her spiritual home in the ravenous fire that scorched a large swath of Los Angeles County earlier this year.
Signs of drought in B.C.'s latest snow, water supply bulletin

Signs of drought in B.C.'s latest snow, water supply bulletin

British Columbia's overall snowpack increased slightly throughout March, but the average is still sitting at just 79 per cent of what's considered normal and the province is sounding the alarm about the potential for drought.
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