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Anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland. He faces possible extradition to Japan

Anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland. He faces possible extradition to Japan

BERLIN (AP) — Greenland police said they apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan.
'A wonderful feeling': Wildfire evacuation order ends for 7,000 from Labrador City

'A wonderful feeling': Wildfire evacuation order ends for 7,000 from Labrador City

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. — Labrador City residents who were ordered to evacuate last week after the reignition of a once-smouldering fire near the town were allowed to return home Monday.
Evacuations lifted for Salt Lake City fire that triggered evacuations near state Capitol

Evacuations lifted for Salt Lake City fire that triggered evacuations near state Capitol

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities in Utah lifted evacuation orders for a wildfire in Salt Lake City that threatened neighborhoods near the state Capitol over the weekend.
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution.
Man dies after being struck by lightning on Germany's highest peak

Man dies after being struck by lightning on Germany's highest peak

BERLIN (AP) — A man died after being struck by lightning near the summit of Germany's highest peak , police said Monday.
Rescuers search for dozens missing after flooding and a bridge collapse in China kill at least 25

Rescuers search for dozens missing after flooding and a bridge collapse in China kill at least 25

BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers on Monday were searching for dozens missing after heavy rains caused flash flooding and a bridge collapse in different parts of China, killing at least 25 people.
Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer

Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer

SPRING, Texas (AP) — As the temperature soared in the Houston-area home Janet Jarrett shared with her sister after losing electricity in Hurricane Beryl , she did everything she could to keep her 64-year-old sibling cool.
Salt Lake City wildfire prompts mandatory evacuations uphill from Utah's state capitol

Salt Lake City wildfire prompts mandatory evacuations uphill from Utah's state capitol

A wildfire in Salt Lake City forced people living uphill from Utah's state capitol to evacuate, and it remained uncontained Sunday as more than 100 firefighters worked to protect nearby homes.
Climate-related extreme weather puts oil and gas assets, production at risk

Climate-related extreme weather puts oil and gas assets, production at risk

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. filed a disclosure document last year laying out what would happen if extreme weather were to force a 10-day shutdown of its massive Base Plant oilsands mine in northern Alberta.
'Not OK': Closing only pool in Ontario town points to growing climate challenge

'Not OK': Closing only pool in Ontario town points to growing climate challenge

CLINTON, Ont. _ Randy Marriage was a regular at his hometown's only pool when he was growing up, cooling off with friends on summer days. His grandchildren won't have the same chance.
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