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Uncommon May nor’easter brings rain and snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend

Uncommon May nor’easter brings rain and snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend

BOSTON (AP) — An unusual May nor’easter was pulling away from New England on Friday after soaking the region and setting some record cold temperatures. Massachusetts and Rhode Island received the most rain, getting at least several inches.
Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast

Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast

HALIFAX — As the Atlantic hurricane season is about to start, a senior Environment Canada meteorologist says experts are predicting another active year for tropical storms.
Louisiana stifles community air monitoring with threat of million-dollar fines, federal lawsuit says

Louisiana stifles community air monitoring with threat of million-dollar fines, federal lawsuit says

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — On days of heavy pollution in Sulphur, a southwest Louisiana town surrounded by more than 16 industrial plants, Cynthia “Cindy” Robertson once flew a red flag outside her home so her community knew they faced health hazards from hi
Blooms may be delayed by cold weather but plants 'tougher than the gardeners'

Blooms may be delayed by cold weather but plants 'tougher than the gardeners'

Gardening is always hands on, but Mary Parker is babying her plants a little longer than usual this spring.
Florida's prized state parks are shielded from golf courses and hotels as DeSantis bows to backlash

Florida's prized state parks are shielded from golf courses and hotels as DeSantis bows to backlash

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The millions of tourists and Florida residents who visit state parks each year will see them remain free of golf courses, new hotels and sports facilities, as Republican Gov.
Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

Before British Columbia fossil hunter Mike Trask died last week, he knew that recognition of his biggest discovery would live on.
Urban fires can mean long trips for helicopters to get water. One firefighter had a better idea

Urban fires can mean long trips for helicopters to get water. One firefighter had a better idea

CABAZON, Calif. (AP) — Mark Whaling and a crew raced up and down a hill in a tanker truck as they battled a wildfire in Los Angeles County, scrambling to get water from a street hydrant in time to stay ahead of flames moving up a ridge.
Greece deploys record firefighters and more drones for wildfire season

Greece deploys record firefighters and more drones for wildfire season

LAVRION, Greece (AP) — Greece is deploying a record number of firefighters and nearly doubling its drone fleet this summer to address growing wildfire risks driven by climate change , officials said Thursday.
Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave 4 dead and 1 missing

Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave 4 dead and 1 missing

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Record floodwaters on Australia’s east coast have left four people dead and one missing, officials said Friday as rain eased over the disaster area.
Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long

Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No Mow May encourages homeowners to stash the lawn mower each spring and let flowers and grass grow for pollinators and water retention.