Large sections of provincial parks in southern British Columbia remain closed after recent heavy rain and wind storms that ...

Grieving process' as local watches land flood On its website, B.C. Hydro says the reservoir extends 83 kilometres between ...

Southern California firefighters made progress against a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, and that ...

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Barcelona — A Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been abruptly diverted from its usual task to ...

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been abruptly diverted from its usual task to take on a new job: Helping in the increasingly desperate search ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California voters decided on 10 ballot measures including one that would turn some nonviolent crimes, ...

The next couple of months may decide if a push to move flood-prone Winslow to higher ground or the ambitious idea is shelved. (Paul Hammel for the Nebraska Examiner) WINSLOW — Leaders in this ...

The bond marks one of the largest commitments in state history to tackle the fight against climate change and its effects.

California voters are projected by The Associated Press to approve a measure that would create a bond for funding toward climate change-related initiatives.

The governor's moves are likely to raise fresh concerns over the erosion of reforms after Hurricane Katrina. His political ...

Severe flash floods devastated the St. Louis area Monday night into Tuesday morning, prompting an emergency news conference from St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and local officials at the ...