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Fiona damage 'nowhere near as severe' after $40M cost of earlier storms: Parks Canada

Fiona damage 'nowhere near as severe' after $40M cost of earlier storms: Parks Canada

OTTAWA — The federal agency overseeing Canada's national parks says that $40 million in damage from two earlier Atlantic Canada storms far eclipsed costs incurred due to post-tropical storm Fiona.
Researchers: AI in connected cars eased rush hour congestion

Researchers: AI in connected cars eased rush hour congestion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As millions of people travel the interstates this Thanksgiving, many will encounter patches of traffic at a standstill for no apparent reason — no construction or accident. Researchers say the problem is you.

NY gov signs novel law that limits cryptomining, for now

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is taking a first-in-the-nation step to tap the brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining, under legislation that Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Tuesday.
Federal consumer carbon price to expand to three Atlantic provinces next summer

Federal consumer carbon price to expand to three Atlantic provinces next summer

OTTAWA — Federal ministers were spoiling for a fight over carbon pricing Tuesday as the Liberals moved to expand the federal system — and the accompanying rebates — to three Atlantic provinces.
Saskatchewan to regulate all large emitters after Ottawa approves carbon pricing plan

Saskatchewan to regulate all large emitters after Ottawa approves carbon pricing plan

REGINA — All large greenhouse gas emitters in Saskatchewan will soon be regulated by the provincial government after Ottawa ruled the plan meets national standards.
Nigeria drills for oil in new field as theft erodes earnings

Nigeria drills for oil in new field as theft erodes earnings

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria on Tuesday began drilling oil and natural gas in the country’s northern region, anticipating a boost to the nation's finances even as the new energy supplies face the threat from theft and extremist activity.

Iran to close schools in Tehran over of high air pollution

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — All schools in the Iranian capital of Tehran will close for a day because of dangerously poor air quality, the country's state television reported on Tuesday.

Catalonia limits water use as Spain prays for rain

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and large swathes of Spain’s northeast are going under water restrictions as a months-long drought that has devastated crops starts to put the pinch on human activities in the Mediterranean country.
Feds offer $1B to keep California's last nuclear plant open

Feds offer $1B to keep California's last nuclear plant open

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday announced preliminary approval to spend up to $1.
Ottawa announces $250-million grant to help homeowners switch to heat pumps

Ottawa announces $250-million grant to help homeowners switch to heat pumps

HALIFAX — Canadians will soon be able to apply to a $250-million grant program aimed at helping them stop heating their homes with oil and switch to electric heat pumps, the federal government announced Monday. Speaking to reporters in Stellarton, N.
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