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More rain feeds floods in northeastern and central Thailand

More rain feeds floods in northeastern and central Thailand

BANGKOK (AP) — Heavy seasonal rains again pounded much of Thailand on Sunday, causing continued widespread flooding, particularly in the northeast and central regions.
California tribes will manage, protect state coastal areas

California tribes will manage, protect state coastal areas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Five California tribes will reclaim their right to manage coastal land significant to their history under a first-in-the-nation program backed with $3.6 million in state money.
Historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods

Historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods

SUFFOLK, Va. (AP) — Whenever historic homes get flooded, building contractors often feel compelled by government regulations to rip out the water-logged wood flooring, tear down the old plaster walls and install new, flood-resistant materials.
Competition Bureau probe of 'flushable' wipes goes down the drain

Competition Bureau probe of 'flushable' wipes goes down the drain

OTTAWA — To flush or not to flush? It is a question Canada's Competition Bureau says it cannot answer.
Climate Changed: Catastrophe experts say retreat from flood risk is 'critical option'

Climate Changed: Catastrophe experts say retreat from flood risk is 'critical option'

VANCOUVER — All climate disasters are not created equal and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction recommends retreat in the face of only one type of threat.
Climate Changed: Communities on edge of catastrophe face choice of fight or flight

Climate Changed: Communities on edge of catastrophe face choice of fight or flight

VANCOUVER — The idea of relocating his community isn't one that Arnie Lampreau of the Shackan Indian Band in British Columbia's Nicola Valley thought he'd be considering when he was elected chief early last year.
Disasters like Ian pose extra risk for fragile older people

Disasters like Ian pose extra risk for fragile older people

FORT MYERS, Fla.

Residents allowed to return to Florida island slammed by Ian

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Residents were allowed to return to a coastal island that was decimated by Hurricane Ian on Saturday with a warning from the governor that the disaster isn't over.

Chile: Easter Island fire damages some statues

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A fire that ripped through part of Chile's Easter Island this week has caused permanent damage to some of its iconic carved stone figures known as moai, authorities said.
'Arrival of a new Arctic': Study predicts Arctic rainy days will double by 2100

'Arrival of a new Arctic': Study predicts Arctic rainy days will double by 2100

YELLOWKNIFE — While the Arctic is better known for blankets of snow than rain clouds, new research suggests the number of rainy days in the region will roughly double by the end of this century.