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Historic Death Valley tower topples over as driver uses it to free vehicle, rangers say
The 13-mile long aerial tram was constructed in 1911 “to transport salt from Saline Valley to Owens Valley,” rangers said.
Idaho Statesman
Angler’s discovery leads officials to 14 huge invasive fish in CO. See the pond monsters
“Yes, many Jaws jokes were made.”
Miami Herald
13-foot-long crocodile ‘lunged’ at resident and evaded capture — until now. See it
The large reptile was lurking in a marina in Australia, officials said.
CNN
Rapidly-spreading fires are threatening to burn through Canadian towns and degrading air quality
Dangerous wildfires have scorched tens of thousands of acres and are closing in on multiple Canadian towns, forcing thousands of evacuations and degrading air quality.
Popular Mechanics
A Shocking Discovery in High-Temperature Superconductors May Start the New Age of Power
Explore the shocking discovery in high-temperature superconductors that may initiate a new era of power.
Miami Herald
Giant sea creature’s body washes ashore in Massachusetts — for second time, experts say
Officials hope the tide will carry the body back out to sea.
CNN
Dozens of blazes burning in Canada are sending smoke to the US. Several major fires have forced hundreds of evacuations
More than 100 blazes are burning across Canada Monday, with several major wildfires prompting evacuations for hundreds of residents and threatening to swallow up communities.
The Weather Network
Canada's May long weekend has it all, except for the 'perfect' forecast
The long weekend may not give everyone the tease of summer they want, but don't count it as a write off yet
CBC
'They were pretty much everywhere': This Cambridge couple pulled more than a dozen ticks off their dog
Hike up your socks and check your pets — tick season is already in full force.Rob and Kathy Bull of Cambridge, Ont., are warning others to check themselves and their pets. They took to social media last Wednesday to post a video of nearly 20 ticks creeping around in a green vial. They had picked the ticks off their four-year-old Jack Russell terrier, Roxy after a short walk through Dumfries Conservation Area."Mostly her abdomen, but there were a few in her beard, a couple on the top of her head,
CBC
Thousands ordered to evacuate Fort McMurray as wildfire threatens
More than 6,000 residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., headed south to safety as a large, out-of-control wildfire drew closer to their community. Other areas in Fort McMurray remain on evacuation alert and residents need to be ready to leave on short notice.
CBC
Minor earthquake rattles eastern Ontario, western Quebec
The star shows the relative position of Wednesday morning's earthquake northeast of Ottawa on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River. (Earthquakes Canada)People in parts of eastern Ontario and western Quebec may have felt the ground rumble their morning coffee on Wednesday.A 3.2 magnitude earthquake shook an area northwest of Hawkesbury, Ont., on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River at 8:20 a.m., according to Earthquakes Canada.Earthquakes under a 3.5 magnitude aren't always felt, while those up to
The Canadian Press
Growing wildfires across Western Canada forcing thousands from their homes
FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA — Thousands of residents forced to flee a fierce, wind-whipped wildfire threatening the oilsands hub city of Fort McMurray were told Wednesday they’ll likely be out for days but may be allowed back as early as Tuesday. Jody Butz, the fire chief in charge of the Fort McMurray region, said while Tuesday is the estimated return date, there are a lot of variables. "This does not guarantee that you'll return on that day, but we want to advise you to be evacuated until then," Bu
People
Body Found in Grand Canyon National Park Weeks After Man Vanished with Dog on Homemade Raft
Thomas L. Robison is believed to have traveled down the river on a "wooden raft" after abandoning his car, according to the National Park Service
The Weather Network
Rounds of rain, with signs of snow as temperatures cool over the Prairies
Rounds of rain take aim at the Prairies this week, with all eyes on a temperature drop, which could bring periods of snow into the May long weekend
The Weather Network
Smoky, stormy skies possible in southern Ontario Tuesday
A stormy start to the week was seen in parts of southern Ontario, and there will be more unsettled weather on Tuesday. Alongside the rain could be some hazy skies as wildfire smoke from Western Canada infiltrates the region
Euronews
Cooking with climate-harming dirty fuels kills millions every year. How can Europe help?
“I believe if your neighbour’s house is burning, you help them. Africa is our neighbour,” said IEA executive director Dr Fatih Birol.
The Weather Network
How the 30-30-30 rule is essential for wildfire safety
The Weather Network details the 30-30-30 rule that officials use to alert people when there is a threat of extreme wildfire behaviour
CBC
Water in N.W.T.'s Great Slave Lake is now so low, some houseboats won't float
Martin Rehak isn't quite sure what to make of it yet, as he sees some of the houseboats around him on Yellowknife Bay sitting on ground that's normally underwater. His own home is still afloat. "I don't know if it's supposed to be concerning or not," he said. "I mean, it's different — but I don't know if it is good or bad." "There's at least two or three [houseboats] right now, I could think of off the top of my head, who normally would be floating but are sitting on the floor of the lake." Acco
Yahoo Finance Canada
With or without Tesla, Canada's EV charging industry foresees 'massive growth'
The company's share of Canada's EV charging market is lower than in the U.S., but uncertainty around its Supercharger division could still have an impact.
Financial Post
Bjorn Lomborg: We need to research geoengineering alternatives to net-zero carbon reduction
Current approaches to climate change aren't working. It's irresponsible not to look at feasible alternatives just because activists object

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Historic Death Valley tower topples over as driver uses it to free vehicle, rangers say

Angler’s discovery leads officials to 14 huge invasive fish in CO. See the pond monsters

13-foot-long crocodile ‘lunged’ at resident and evaded capture — until now. See it

Rapidly-spreading fires are threatening to burn through Canadian towns and degrading air quality

A Shocking Discovery in High-Temperature Superconductors May Start the New Age of Power

Giant sea creature’s body washes ashore in Massachusetts — for second time, experts say

Dozens of blazes burning in Canada are sending smoke to the US. Several major fires have forced hundreds of evacuations

Canada's May long weekend has it all, except for the 'perfect' forecast

'They were pretty much everywhere': This Cambridge couple pulled more than a dozen ticks off their dog

Thousands ordered to evacuate Fort McMurray as wildfire threatens

Minor earthquake rattles eastern Ontario, western Quebec

Growing wildfires across Western Canada forcing thousands from their homes

Body Found in Grand Canyon National Park Weeks After Man Vanished with Dog on Homemade Raft

Rounds of rain, with signs of snow as temperatures cool over the Prairies

Smoky, stormy skies possible in southern Ontario Tuesday

Cooking with climate-harming dirty fuels kills millions every year. How can Europe help?

How the 30-30-30 rule is essential for wildfire safety

Water in N.W.T.'s Great Slave Lake is now so low, some houseboats won't float

With or without Tesla, Canada's EV charging industry foresees 'massive growth'

Bjorn Lomborg: We need to research geoengineering alternatives to net-zero carbon reduction