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Power lines ignited the largest wildfire in Texas history and one nearby, officials say

Power lines ignited the largest wildfire in Texas history and one nearby, officials say

CANADIAN, Texas — Power lines ignited massive wildfires across the Texas Panhandle that killed at least two people, destroyed homes and livestock, and left a charred landscape, officials said Thursday, including the largest blaze in state history.
Last month was hottest February ever recorded. It's the ninth-straight broken record

Last month was hottest February ever recorded. It's the ninth-straight broken record

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the ninth straight month, Earth has obliterated global heat records — with February, the winter as a whole and the world's oceans setting new high-temperature marks, according to the European Union climate agency Copernicus.
Umbrella needed: Vancouver forecast includes shift to days of heavy rain

Umbrella needed: Vancouver forecast includes shift to days of heavy rain

A snorkel could be helpful, too.
'It's so sad': B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap's toll

'It's so sad': B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap's toll

RICHMOND — If you ask the "King of Succulents" Johnny Tai how his plants are doing, do it gently. The 80-year-old Richmond, B.C.
La Niña: The climate sibling shaping British Columbia's future

La Niña: The climate sibling shaping British Columbia's future

During La Niña events, B.C. typically experiences above-average precipitation and colder-than-normal temperatures in the winter months.
This meteor shower may produce massive, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

This meteor shower may produce massive, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

Find out when you can view dozens of extra-bright shooting stars.
As disasters mount, First Nations' safety has never been more pressing: Woodhouse

As disasters mount, First Nations' safety has never been more pressing: Woodhouse

GATINEAU, Que. — First Nations leaders gathered Wednesday to discuss how they can better prepare for the wildfires, pandemics, floods and effects of climate change that disproportionately affect their communities.
Arizona's health department has named the first statewide heat officer to address extreme heat

Arizona's health department has named the first statewide heat officer to address extreme heat

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's health department has named a physician to address ways to lessen the effects of extreme heat in the arid Southwestern state as the first statewide heat officer in the nation. Dr.
Decoding the weather forecast: Understanding the percentage of precipitation

Decoding the weather forecast: Understanding the percentage of precipitation

The percentage of precipitation helps residents prepare for potential weather changes, reducing the risk of being caught unprepared in a sudden downpour or snowfall.
Fire chief in Texas city hit hard by wildfires dies while fighting a house fire

Fire chief in Texas city hit hard by wildfires dies while fighting a house fire

FRITCH, Texas — A Texas fire chief whose small town was among the hardest hit last week by historic blazes sweeping across the Panhandle died Tuesday while fighting a house fire, authorities said.
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