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Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along long stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being
EPA hails 'revitalized' enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit

EPA hails 'revitalized' enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency enhanced enforcement efforts this year, doubling financial penalties issued to polluters and issuing the first-ever arrest for a climate change-related crime, the agency said in a report Thursday.

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along long stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being
Overseas hikers rescued in B.C. relied on online app: rescue group

Overseas hikers rescued in B.C. relied on online app: rescue group

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — The search and rescue organization for Metro Vancouver's North Shore mountains says its teams recently rescued two international visitors who became stranded after relying on online hiking apps without doing further research.
EPA hails 'revitalized' enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit

EPA hails 'revitalized' enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency enhanced enforcement efforts this year, significantly reducing pollution in overburdened communities, the agency said in a report Thursday.
Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: PBO

Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer estimates Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel will increase federal revenues by $473 million over five years.
Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report

Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report

Food prices in Canada are likely to increase by three to five per cent next year, according to a newly released report, but wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impacts.
As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

ALEXANDRIA, VA.
As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Richard Andre Newman thought he would live the rest of his life in his quiet, leafy neighborhood in suburban Virginia . He was born and raised in Bren Mar Park, where children ride their bikes and neighbors wave hello.
As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Richard Andre Newman thought he would live the rest of his life in his quiet, leafy neighborhood in suburban Virginia . He was born and raised in Bren Mar Park, where children ride their bikes and neighbors wave hello.