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Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming world

Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming world

Remote, icy and mostly pristine, Greenland plays an outsized role in the daily weather experienced by billions of people and in the climate changes taking shape all over the planet.
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The polar vortex brings its bitter cold to the Southern US

The polar vortex brings its bitter cold to the Southern US

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The plunging polar vortex brought subfreezing temperatures Tuesday to some of the southernmost points of the U.S.
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Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming world

Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming world

Remote, icy and mostly pristine, Greenland plays an outsized role in the daily weather experienced by billions of people and in the climate changes taking shape all over the planet.
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Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades

Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades

TORONTO — Ontario is introducing two new energy efficiency programs, including one offering rebates for certain home improvements. The Home Renovation Savings Program, launching Jan.
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Biden administration finalizes clean electricity tax credits, says Trump should keep in place

Biden administration finalizes clean electricity tax credits, says Trump should keep in place

New tax credits are available for companies that generate clean electricity, the Biden administration announced Tuesday, while arguing it would be a mistake for President-elect Donald Trump to try to undo them .
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Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security.
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Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas

Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon homeowners living in certain areas at high risk of wildfire will face stricter building codes and mandates to reduce vegetation on their properties under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday.
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Dangerously high winds force Biden to cancel event announcing two new national monuments

Dangerously high winds force Biden to cancel event announcing two new national monuments

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dangerously high winds forced President Joe Biden to cancel a trip Tuesday to the Eastern Coachella Valley, where he was to announce the creation of two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes.
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In Cincinnati, roller rink provides warmth and shelter from nation's Arctic blast

In Cincinnati, roller rink provides warmth and shelter from nation's Arctic blast

CINCINNATI (AP) — Tirrdell Byrd sat on the floor strumming his guitar as people milled about Over-The-Rhine Recreation Center, winter coats flung over folding chairs, belongings packed into shopping bags and wheeled totes, the smell of pizza lingerin
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Severe flood warning issued as the UK faces more weather disruptions

Severe flood warning issued as the UK faces more weather disruptions

LONDON (AP) — Serious flooding swamped parts of England and snow forced three airports to close temporarily Tuesday as wet and icy weather that was expected to last another day combined to extend travel chaos that has plagued the U.K.
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