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• Edmonton woman survives being struck by lightning

  It happened Thursday night in west Edmonton, as thunderstorms rolled through the region in the afternoon.

  Weather

  Jul 25
• From tree cover to green roofs, how are cities fighting extreme heat?

  Studies have shown cities can see higher temperatures during heat waves compared with rural areas, but cities are taking steps to try to reduce that impact.

  Weather

  Jul 24
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• Map of wildfires in Canada

  Global News' live interactive map shows where wildfires are burning as Canadians across the country face another severe wildfire season.

  Canada

  Jul 16
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• FIFA may need to rethink World Cup calendar due to climate change: experts

  With temperatures rising worldwide, scientists warn that staging the World Cup and other soccer tournaments in the Northern Hemisphere summer is getting increasingly dangerous.

  Sports

  Jul 16
• Rescue efforts suspended in Texas amid new flood warnings

  Search-and-rescue teams have been searching for missing victims of the July 4 weekend flooding that killed at least 129 people and left more than 170 missing.

  U.S. News

  Jul 13
• Trump to tour Texas flood-damaged areas as death toll hits 120

  The White House says Trump will also visit the state emergency operations center to meet with first responders and relatives of flood victims.

  U.S. News

  Jul 11
• After Texas floods hit summer camp, what we know about Canadian safety rules

  Some risk is 'inevitable,' safety experts say — but there are procedures and standards Canadian parents should be aware of if they're worried about camp safety.

  Canada

  Jul 9
• Search through Texas flood debris continues with more than 160 missing

  Public officials are facing intensifying questions about who was in charge of monitoring the weather and warning that floodwaters were barreling toward camps and homes.

  Weather

  Jul 9
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• As Texas flooding death toll hits 100, volunteers surge in to search

  The flooding decimated shorelines, ripped trees from the ground, tossed and crushed a Ram truck, disappeared buildings and swept through a century-old summer camp packed with kids.

  U.S. News

  Jul 8
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• How did the Texas floods get so bad, so fast? Everything we know

  At least 90 people have died following last Friday's flooding, including 27 campers and counsellors, with more rain in the forecast.

  Weather

  Jul 7
• Texas summer camp confirms 27 campers, staff killed in deadly floods

  Kerr County residents began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties following the rapidly rising floodwaters that hit late Friday.

  U.S. News

  Jul 7
• Chantal weakens to a tropical depression but raises concerns of flash flooding in North Carolina

  Tropical Depression Chantal brings heavy rain, flash flood risk, and dangerous surf to parts of the Carolinas as it moves northeast and weakens.

  U.S. News

  Jul 6
• Death toll in Texas floods hits 78 as 11 campers still missing: officials

  The governor warned Sunday that additional rounds of heavy rains lasting into Tuesday could produce more life-threatening flooding, especially in places already saturated.

  U.S. News

  Jul 6
• Multiple dead as severe storms, flooding hit Texas and New Jersey

  Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, killing at least 13 people and leaving more than 20 girls attending a summer camp unaccounted for.

  U.S. News

  Jul 4
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• Europe’s heat wave, wildfires leave multiple dead as temperatures soar

  At least eight people have died as a heat wave hits parts of Europe, with two dead in France, two in Italy and four in Spain, according to officials.

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  Jul 2
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• Europe’s ‘exceptional’ heat wave closes schools, prompts health alerts

  Europe is heating up at twice the global average speed and is the world's fastest-warming continent, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service has said.

  Weather

  Jul 1
• Early heatwave hits parts of Europe increasing wildfire risks

  Severe heat was recorded in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal before the weekend, with locals and tourists alike taking shelter from the sweltering conditions.

  World

  Jun 30
• Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie form off Mexico’s southeast and southwest coasts

  The storm's center was located about 55 kilometres east-northeast of Tuxpan, Mexico, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.

  Weather

  Jun 29
• Look up! There’s a strong chance northern lights will put on a show this week

  A coronal 'hole' in the sun is sending a high-speed stream of charged particles toward Earth.

  Weather

  Jun 25
• ‘Heat dome’ over Ontario and Quebec causing wild weather across much of Canada

  Environment Canada says scorching temperatures over the east are causing below-normal temperatures in other regions, leading to wet snow and heavy rain warnings in the West.

  Canada

  Jun 22
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• Extreme heat can turn dangerous fast. Who is most vulnerable?

  Do you know the signs of dangerous heat stroke? With a scorching heat wave set for parts of central Canada, what to know about who is most at risk.

  Health

  Jun 20
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• Summer heat wave set to hit Ontario may bring temperatures not seen in years

  Southern Ontario is set to get hit with a strong heat wave just in time for the official start of summer.

  Canada

  Jun 20
• Hurricane Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico as category 3 storm

  The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge, forecasters said.

  Weather

  Jun 19
• U.S. weather presenter’s coverage of Canadian wildfires has intensified

  This year's fire season — the second worst since the 2023 wildfire season — has seen wildfires consume 3.7 million hectares, six times the area of Prince Edward Island.

  Fire

  Jun 13