French Christmas markets face extinction

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French Christmas markets face extinction

There are barely a dozen Christmas markets open in France. The bulk of the 13,500 traditionally open up at the end of November but it has been almost 13 years since one was recorded…

Canadian government under fire for granting coal mining permits

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Canadian government under fire for granting coal mining permits

Once heavily forested, the lands of Grassy Narrows Cree Nation have long been home to the Central Mushkegowuk and Anishinaabe peoples. Having been nomadic, the Anishinaabe have always lived on the land. For years,…

NOAA prepares for the start of the hurricane season

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NOAA prepares for the start of the hurricane season

No big weather surprises are expected this year. We may hear something from the Climate Prediction Center about an unusually active hurricane season, but so far, it has just been a one-in-50-year cold period….