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World News | Australian Wildfires: is the Term 'bushfire' out of Date?

Brisbane, Dec 4 (360info) Fires are changing so does that mean the way we refer to them should too? It could soon be a hot topic. Huge, fast-moving fires which rip through communities destroying all in their path are becoming more common around the globe. …

Inside the struggle to save Canada’s most endangered bird

Photo: . Inside the struggle to save Canada's most endangered bird. High above the waters of the Fraser Canyon, James Hobart trudges up an old logging road and into the territory of the last wild-born northern spotted owl in Canada.  Chief of the Spô’ …

Dubai climate talks focus on health as Canadian doctors warn patients already seeing impacts

A group of Canadian doctors are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this week at COP28 to raise awareness about the impacts climate change is having on the health of patients and the overall health-care system. The closure of the Yellowknife, Hay River and …

U.S. and Canada are complicit in climate disaster -- Carol Steinhart

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau believes he can reap rich profits from Athabasca's tar-sands petroleum while masquerading as a global climate leader and protector of biodiversity and the environment.Unfortunately, the United States is complicit. …

FireSmart Canada accepting Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award applications

Municipalities and community groups throughout the province are reminded the application process for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day awards is now open. The program is delivered by FireSmart Canada which works closely with provincial and territorial …

Western Canada: Alberta expects to post $5.5-billion surplus this fiscal year

Hi everyone, Mark Iype in Edmonton today. Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner gave his fiscal update this week. And there is money in the coffer. The province expects to post a surplus of $5.5-billion this fiscal year, which is more than double what had …

FireSmart BC calling for videos, images of summer wildfires to bolster research

Cindy White FireSmart BC wants your videos and photos of this summer’s devastating wildfires in the Central Okanagan and Shuswap. People are being asked to upload the images through the FireSmart website to be used as part of comprehensive post-fire …

King Charles kicks off ‘critical’ COP28 confab by referencing Canada’s wildfires

At first-ever health day at UN climate summit, Canadian doctors push for action

TORONTO – As global leaders prepare to meet for the first dedicated health day at a UN climate summit, Canadian doctors plan to use the platform to push for a new federal office dedicated to addressing the health effects of climate change. The president of …

'You knew a hit was coming': Sask. economist reacts to province's $250M deficit following forecasted $1B surplus

A Saskatchewan economics professor says the province’s recent news of a deficit is not alarming. However, what’s surprising is how much the forecast has dropped since the province’s latest budget. The Government of Saskatchewan provided its mid-year fiscal …

1 in 12 hospitals around the world at risk of shutting down because of extreme weather events, report warns

One in 12 hospitals around the world are at risk of partial or total shutdown from extreme weather events by 2100 if countries fail to curb fossil fuel emissions, a new report warns. Without a phase out of fossil fuels, a total of 16,245 hospitals could be …

The holes in Canada’s climate strategy, and how to mend them

Open this photo in gallery:Steam spills out of smoke stacks at a building in Toronto.ADRIAN WYLD/The Canadian Press Eight years ago, at the annual United Nations climate conference, countries agreed to the landmark Paris Agreement. The goal is to limit …

Earth is running a fever — UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health

With Planet Earth running a fever, United Nations climate talks focused Sunday on the contagious effects on human health.Video above: VP Kamala Harris climate pledge in DubaiUnder a brown haze over Dubai, the COP28 summit moved past two days of lofty …

Wildfire risk a concern as Canada’s weather agency releases dry winter forecast for Western Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released its winter outlook Friday morning as the agency is forecasting above average temperatures for Alberta and Western Canada. The forecast takes into account the winter months between December and February …

Microsoft details its support for Canada’s responsible AI framework

The Artificial Intelligence revolution is here, and a future powered by AI is becoming all the more certain. However, with the advancement of AI, it is also important that innovation takes place responsibly and aligns with human values. “With this exciting …

Canada commits $16M to new global climate damage fund

After nations agreed to a landmark deal to create a global climate damage fund on the first day of climate talks at COP28, Canada pledged its own support on Friday and joined the list of developed countries to back the new deal. Environment Minister Steven …

Canada not on track to meet climate goals. Can Ottawa close the gap?

For much of Canada, summer 2023 was an endless onslaught of searing heat, flames and smoke. By Sept. 5, wildfires had scorched 16.5 million hectares of land — more than six times what an average fire season consumes in this country. The impact of a warming …

Exclusive: Capital Power CEO planning no Canadian gas-fired plants due to Trudeau's regulations

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Alberta's Capital Power is not planning to build new natural gas-fired power plants in Canada as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's proposed electricity regulations to fight climate change make new investments in …

‘Struggling to grow’: Canada’s economy shrinks in third quarter amid higher interest rates

Open this photo in gallery:Shoppers at Toronto's Eaton Centre are seen in this file photo.Fred Lum/the Globe and Mail The Canadian economy tumbled over the summer as export shipments waned and consumer spending flattened, signs of a continuing …

Jody Ross, VP Sales, AMAG Technology, Talks About The Solution For “Sunsetted" Casi Rusco Access Control Systems

“In The Boardroom™” on www.SecuritySolutionsWatch.com NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SecuritySolutionsWatch.com: Congratulations, Jody, on nearly two decades with AMAG ! (www.AMAG.com) Thank you for …

FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Cover Underinsured Wildfire Property Losses

HONOLULU – Maui wildfire survivors are encouraged to keep FEMA updated on the status of their insurance claim to help with their recovery. It is also important to register with FEMA while you’re waiting for your insurance claim. The deadline to register …

FEMA Application Deadline has Passed but Help Still Available for Floridians

The Nov. 29 deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed, but help is still available for Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia.  Applicants should stay in touch with FEMA to ensure the disaster assistance process stays on track. …

EIN Presswire Launches Year End Special on Press Release Distribution Packages for the Month of December

EIN Presswire offers additional press release credits with each purchase during the month of December to both new and existing clients. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, December 1, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Toys and electronics aren’t the only things on …

International Medical Corps Joins Others at COP28 to Offer Solutions to the Health Impacts of Climate Change

International Medical Corps announces Climate Change Innovation Fund, shares plans to build resilient health systems, endorses COP28 Declaration. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A leader in …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Calumet City, IL

CHICAGO – A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open in Calumet City on Friday, Dec. 1 to help residents kickstart their recovery after the September 17 - 18 storms and flooding.  Specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are at the …

“Prepping Survival Guide and Deadly Precise Bushcraft Skills” Arms Readers with Tips to Prepare for the Unknown

The new book by David Savage offers firsthand advice informed by the author's nearly two decades of off-grid living ABILENE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the planet continues to be afflicted by war, …

Stay in Touch with FEMA to Help Keep Your Recovery on Track

HONOLULU – Missing or wrong information could delay the delivery of FEMA assistance. That’s why FEMA encourages homeowners and renters recovering from the August wildfires on Maui to stay in touch with the agency and keep their information as current as …

FEMA Appoints First Female National Advisory Council Chair, Welcomes New National Advisory Council Members

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the appointment of 12 new members and two returning members to the agency's National Advisory Council. This year, Carrie Speranza, director of Esri’s Emergency Management Solutions, …

EU Climate Pact Ambassador Andy Vermaut: Leading the Charge for a Successful COP28 and Binding Climate Agreements

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, November 29, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the global community sets its sights on the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) scheduled to begin on November 30, 2023, in the United Arab Emirates, EU Climate Pact Ambassador Andy …

FEMA Teams Working in South Suburban Neighborhoods

CHICAGO - Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews from FEMA are going door-to-door in south suburban neighborhoods of Cook County, helping residents affected by the September 17-18 storms and flooding navigate the federal assistance process. Crews have …

Heart Disease Risk Increases the Longer ADHD Drugs are Taken, Study Finds

Researchers advise prescribers to keep monitoring patients on ADHD drugs for symptoms of heart disease. WASHINGTON, DC, US, November 29, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study has found that the longer individuals take drugs for so-called …

Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards (GLCS) Hosts ‘Winter Wishes Celebration’ at Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach on Dec. 21st

Event will Feature Conservation Experts, ‘Coastal Stewards of the Year’ Awards Presentation, Lego Competition for Kids, and More BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, November 28, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards (Coastal …

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY MARKS 20TH ANNIVERSARY IN WASHINGTON, DC.

The Advanced Meta-Leadership Symposium marked the 20th anniversary of NPLI and convened alumni from its crisis leadership programs. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, November 28, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leaders need to keep some reserve in their …

Preparedness Holiday Gifts Can Save Lives

Practical holiday gifts were the key to facing disasters for one Northern California family that used them during both wildfires and kitchen fires. OAKLAND, CA, USA, November 28, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2016, founder of Here Comes the …

FEMA Awards Almost $3.5 Million to Massachusetts for COVID Vaccination Costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $3.5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse it for the cost of providing vaccinations to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $3,494,771 Public Assistance grant will …

November 29 is Last Day for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Tomorrow is the last day for Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia to apply for federal assistance before the deadline. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to be considered for …

One Week Remains for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia have one week to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is Nov. 29, 2023. If you sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia and live in Charlotte, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, …

Remaining Disaster Recovery Centers Closing November 29 at End of Registration Period

LAKE MARY, Fla. – The remaining Disaster Recovery Centers will be permanently closing at the end of the day on Wednesday, Nov. 29. This date marks the end of the registration period for disaster assistance.  Sites Permanently Closing: Lafayette County: …

FloodRelief.com Launches Hassle-Free Flood Relief Solutions for Homeowners

Disaster Relief Contractor Network FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, USA, November 27, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FloodRelief.com, a leading advocate for disaster recovery, is thrilled to unveil its new website, FloodRelief.com. This platform simplifies the …