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The sudden deaths of some 330 elephants in northwestern Botswana earlier this year may have occurred because they drank water contaminated by toxic blue-green algae, the government announced Monday.

Many mushers have seen high numbers of moose while training, spurring them to pack guns during this year’s 1,000-mile race to Nome.

Looking at each snow layer tells a story about the winter.

Anglers will be banned from taking their catch home on more than 100 rivers in Scotland this year - as wild salmon stocks reach 'crisis point'.

This marks the sixth straight year of the personal-use razor clam shutdown.

For many in Anchorage, winter and its accompanying outdoor opportunities are something to relish rather than escape. But residents of the state’s largest city are being forced to renegotiate their relationship with winters.

Britain’s milder weather is attracting exotic guests. While we may celebrate their arrival now it should also alert us to what’s ahead

Who needs a pricey gym when you can use the forest or even your backyard for a fun workout?

The fast-warming Sea of Okhotsk, wedged between Russia and Japan, is a cautionary tale of the far-reaching consequences when climate dominoes begin to fall.

For half a century, Taku had been the one known Alaskan glacier to withstand the effects of climate change – until now.

Toxic algal blooms which can be fatal to humans, are increasing across the world as temperatures rise, according to the first global survey of dozens of freshwater lakes based on 30 years of NASA data. 

Waters off the coast of Maine are warming faster than 99 percent of the world's oceans. That's forcing whales northward in pursuit of prey, threatening some of their already dwindling populations.

Scientists have made a new discovery they hope will provide more insight into declining salmon populations in our province.

The top of the world saw record-beating average temperatures flashing through all three summer months.

The monthly temperature for the entire country was 1.7 degrees above normal.

The McKinley fire, Deshka Landing fire and Swan Lake fire continued to impact Southcentral Alaska with highway closures and delays, smoke and questions about when residents evacuated from the McKinley fire would be able to return to their homes.

Homer-area neighborhoods have been told to prepare for potential evacuation. The Sterling and Parks highways have been partially reopened — but expect delays.

A total of 161 great white sharks have been spotted off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, since June. Experts say attacks on people are unlikely as the sharks are looking for seals.

Record-breaking temperatures are nothing new for Norwegian glaciers. If temperatures become warmer, more glaciers may disappear.

Cities around Canada are urging swimmers to take caution as toxic blue-green algae warnings are in effect throughout the nation. This algae, if in contact with humans and pets, can be extremely harmful.