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11 dead, tens of thousands displaced as Storm Boris lashes Central, Eastern Europe

Romania, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia grappling with severe rains, flooding, according to reports...

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Potential tropical system with 50 mph winds prompts warnings for Carolinas

The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning for a system that is approaching the Carolina coast on...

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Mice will not enter your home when using 1 natural item they 'hate' - 'definitely works'

During autumn, mice might be tempted to seek warmth and shelter inside of your home, but one natural repellent can turn ...

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Staying dry and warm

This weather is beautiful, but we need some rain! We are now over an inch and a half below normal in the rainfall depart...

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Gardeners urged to put tea bags in their gardens this month

Experts suggest putting tea bags and other kitchen scraps in their gardens in September to promote...

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revyve's New Yeast-Based Texturizer Holds Eggless Answer for Gluten-Free Products

revyve opens new facility in Netherlands kickstarting commercial production of its high-performance baker's yeast WAGENI...

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Northern Ireland Weather: Don't pack away your summer togs just yet as High Pressure and temperatures of 21 °C to radiate this week

Do not pack away your summer wardrobe just yet – as we have a summer blast to last all week, according to the Met Offi...

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Thinning of ozone layer has persisted since 2020, Turkish expert warns

'As of Sept. 9, 2024, ozone hole is larger than 10 million square kilometers,' says professor from Marmara University in...

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Expansion of Minnesota's Ag Weather Network finally ramps up

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has installed four new weather stations since July and is hoping to add 10 more ...

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John Wheeler: The September night sky deserves a look

The Milky Way is spectacular this time of year....

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Our Changing World: New Zealand at the Australian Syncrotron

Scientists at the Australian Synchrotron use intense beams of light to answer research questions...

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First Alert Weather: Rain chances back in the forecast this week

CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast....

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SONI launches public consultation for Tamnamore – Drumnakelly Project

SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland), has this week launched its public consultation for the Tamnamore – Drumna...

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Gardeners are ‘unknowingly’ breaking laws which could cost £20,000 in fines

Experts have warned Britons that they could be breaking certain laws "unknowingly" in their gardens....

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Exact dates this week that 'may hit 30C' as weather forecasters declare 'Indian summer'

The UK faces a true 'Indian summer' this week, with weather forecasters predicting temperatures could rise into the 'hig...

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Environment takes centre stage as global summits loom

The COP29 summit will be the most watched as it is expected to land a new agreement on climate finance...

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Going green: Charge towards all electric motor future

​I need a new car. Many of my friends love their electric cars but I’ve heard hydrogen cars are the future. Are elec...

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Plastics: navigating the maze of dizzying acronyms

Plastics are all around us—from food packaging and drinking bottles to the insulation in our homes....

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Roses will always grow an ‘eye-catching flower display of blossoms’ with 10-minute task

Roses are a popular choice for gardeners in the UK as they come in a wide range of colours and can add a touch of elegan...

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Emergency services attend crash in Co Armagh as PSNI says road remains closed

Emergency services attended the scene of a road crash in Co Armagh with the road currently still closed by police....

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Gardeners urged to do essential lawn job 'before the end of the month'

One expert has issued a word of warning when it comes to looking after lawns as the colder winter months are approaching...

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Wet and cold snap heading for Mallorca

Keep a close eye on the weather forecast, as after a Sunday and Monday marked by stability, changes are expected so stay...

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Protect geraniums now to ensure plants' 'vibrant blooms survive autumn'

A gardening expert has shared some simple ways to protect geraniums from the upcoming UK cold snap, helping their "vibra...

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Met Office urges Brits to follow 'two-second rule' today as major yellow alert in place

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for dense fog across the UK, urging motorists to drive cautiously and fol...

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HONGQI Awarded the Best Case for International Cooperation Award for Environmental Protection at the First Sino-European Corporate ESG Best Practice Conference in Frankfurt 2024

FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 13, 2024, HONGQI was honored with the Best Case for Inte...

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Typhoon Bebinca slams Shanghai, displacing over 400,000 residents

Strongest storm in 75 years forces city to halt public life...

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'Easy, convenient, cheap': How single-use plastic rules the world

Negotiators hope to reach the world's first treaty on plastic pollution this year, but single-use plastic remains hugely...

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Did you know climate change made the entire Earth wobble for nine days! What? | First Dog on the Moon

Is there anything climate change cannot do?! Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet a...

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News24 Business | Strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since 1949 shuts down megacity

Tens of millions of people in Shanghai and across China's densely populated east coast hunkered indoors as the strongest...

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Indonesia’s Prabowo plans $65 billion green fund from selling carbon credits

By Stefanno Sulaiman and Gayatri Suroyo JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto plans to launch ...

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Staying warm to start the week around Rochester

We get a mix of sun and clouds throughout the region today, as temperatures top out in the mid-80s for much of the first...

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Staying warm but keeping an eye on showers

A few clouds move through the region, but temperatures still get close to 80 with a stray sprinkle possible....

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How to grow Japanese spurge – the ultimate evergreen ground cover plant

Japanese spurge is an ideal option if you are looking to add greenery to tricky areas of the yard...

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Country diary: Field names bring tales of history and change to life | Kate Blincoe

Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: An artist’s map of the farm breathes new life into intriguing monikers such as Pi Field (3...

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Typhoon Bebinca: Strongest storm since 1949 makes landfall in China as flights cancelled

Shanghai residents asked to stay home as train and ferry services suspended...

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Record curtailment as rooftop solar reshapes biggest coal grid

Rooftop solar continues to reshape the grid, with record levels of large scale curtailment, even as coal plants dialled ...

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First Alert Weather: Monday looks nice, but midweek looks wet

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for sun and clouds and a high of 78 on Monday. However, rain appears to b...

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London to bask in glorious sunshine as temperatures soar to 24C this week

Warm weather is set to sweep London this week with temperatures set to reach 24C....

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Exclusive: 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire design fully out with sunroof and more

Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch the 2024 Dzire sedan, featuring a new design on the Heartect platform. Highlights i...

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Trump stalks global climate talks as COP29 draws near

The election lands awkwardly as governments try to build global consensus in coming months not just around climate but s...

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Week 2 high school football boxscores: Calvary's Kolby Thomas collects 4 receiving TDs again

Boxscores from Week 2 in local high school football action....

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Ditch vinegar and salt for gardener’s free ‘magic’ tip to remove patio weeds ‘in minutes’

Weeds can be a real pain to remove from your patio, but one expert has shared a simple and free solution that will help ...

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First Alert Weather Sunday night forecast 9-15-24

Meteorologist Darren Peck has details on a small system moving into Northern California expected to bring rain and snow....

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How China’s dominance of solar and batteries is impacting Japan’s energy transition

China has thrown its industrial might behind cleantech, putting Japan in a tough spot as it weighs human rights concerns...

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Government releases list of 35 critical minerals as part of mining strategy

"Why should we continually say we're going to import everything if we've got it here and we can turn it into an export i...

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First Alert Weather: Nice on Monday, but rain returns midweek

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your seven-day forecast....

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Forum calls for better bird flu info

The Hauraki Gulf Forum wants the government to share more information about the threat of bird flu this summer. Last yea...

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Win a bespoke Ecofurb plan, worth £470

Be one of five lucky readers to win a full home energy use assessment, plus a bespoke improvement plan...

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When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, which is better: chicken or fish?

An excerpt from KCRW's "The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast" on whether eating chicken or fish is ultimately better for the e...

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Here Are Your Emmy Winners

Hacks won the comedy series at Sunday's Emmy Awards, topping The Bear , which took home several of the night's honors, t...

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Brazil’s Supreme Court endorses drought and wildfire spending, without hitting fiscal target

By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil’s Supreme Court on Sunday authorized the government to exempt spending on...

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Sunlight and Clouds, Not CO2, Drives Earth’s Climate, New Study Finds

The two researchers concluded that the Earth has warmed because it's absorbing more sunlight due to reduced global cloud...

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Construction crew dive to the rescue

Five ducklings have been reunited with their parents and six siblings after falling down a three-metre-deep manhole at t...

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Storm deadline

Time is running out for storm-affected Auckland homeowners to register to find out about any future risk to life at thei...

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Climate ambitions face headwinds as EU changes guard

What does the future hold for EU climate policies? This week's unveiling of the new European Commission will be watched ...

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Police ‘extremely concerned for wellbeing’ of missing man (35) thought to be in Lurgan or Craigavon area

Police Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon say they are extremely concerned for the wellbeing of a missing man....

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High-speed rail plans may finally end Australia’s 40-year wait to get on board

The High Speed Rail Authority has publicly outlined plans that allow for some optimism that Australia could have these t...

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More rooftop solar in cities would help solve NZ’s energy crisis – and build disaster resilience

Just 14 of Auckland’s largest building rooftops add up to the same area as the biggest solar farm – but they could g...

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National weather forecast for Monday September 16

National weather forecast for Monday September 16....