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First Alert Weather: Thursday remains this week's best bet for measurable rain

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says we'll see sun and clouds on Tuesday and Wednesday before the rain moves in on Thur...

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SINGAPUR-INTERNATIONALE AUSSTELLUNG FÜR KATASTROPHEN- UND NOTFALLMANAGEMENT (SIDEX) 2025

SINGAPUR, 19. November 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Die asiatisch-pazifische Region, die weltweit am stärksten von Katastrophe...

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Ambipar begins strategic expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

SÃO PAULO, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambipar, a global leader in environmental solutions, is excited to announce i...

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New York City gets first drought warning in 20 years as mayor warns of severe water shortages

Drought warning means pausing $2bn repair to major city aqueduct...

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Coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, September 2024

One third of corals have died in a section of reef near Cooktown. SOURCE: Australian Institute of Marine Science...

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LA area mountain lions adjust their activity to avoid humans, study finds

The research reveals that mountain lions are more nocturnal in areas with higher recreational activity like hiking and b...

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Cyclone and storm recovery costs balloon

Category three buyouts from the severe weather events last year are likely to be higher than initially estimated, accord...

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Monday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 11/18/24

The Bay Area will see its first atmospheric river storm of the season this week. Showers will arrive in the North Bay Tu...

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Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, ...

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Snow to slam US as winter storms to wreak havoc ahead of Thanksgiving travel

A massive snowstorm is slated to hit parts of New Jersey and New York ahead of the fall festival....

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World's first visual grading system developed to combat microplastic fashion pollution

More than 14 million metric tons of microplastics are estimated to be lying on the ocean floor with the fashion industry...

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Let’s not waste another summer debating climate science – Australia’s energy transition can work for everyone | Peter Lewis

When the heat is on, the onus should be on the Coalition to explain why they don’t support measures to ensure their ne...

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The US no longer supports capping plastic production in UN treaty

Environmental advocates understand the announcement as a reversal, calling it “absolutely devastating.”...

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First Alert Weather: Rain is coming on Thursday

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the precipitation the Tri-State Area will get into Friday will help the region as ...

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Atmospheric river heading into Bay Area, will bring first major storms of winter rainy season

Warm, powerful storm expected to create wet conditions for five days in a row starting Wednesday...

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High bacteria levels found at these 7 beaches in LA County

Avoid swimming, surfing or playing in ocean waters in these areas, the health department recommends....

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Strong atmospheric river and bomb cyclone to hit Bay Area with heavy rain, possible flooding

A series of storms fueled by an atmospheric river is taking aim at the Bay Area, intensified by a so-called "bomb cyclon...

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UK weather snow alert as expert pinpoints exactly when -15C temperatures will bite

EXCLUSIVE: A weather expert has shared when and where the extreme low temperatures will hit parts of the UK....

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PG&E blames birds for Tri-Valley power outages

According to the council’s agenda report filed ahead of Tuesday’s meeting, PG&E blamed birds for disrupting the regi...

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NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water

Dry conditions across the Northeast have been blamed for hundreds of brush fires....

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State parks, including Smith Rock, to waive fees day after Thanksgiving

Central Oregon residents wanting to avoid the Black Friday sales can instead burn off some Thanksgiving Day calories at ...

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Can your smartphones warn you of impending forest fires?

Tel Aviv University researchers find smartphones can collect weather data to predict fire risks; using sensors for tempe...

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Penske Truck Leasing kicks off a US rooftop solar rollout in Illinois

Penske Truck Leasing is rolling out rooftop solar on its US truck leasing, rental, and maintenance buildings, starting i...

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Environment – Sustainable spring cleans

As warmer weather settles in, people are ditching their jumpers and fluffy socks for a spring clean, but with that comes...

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Negotiators urged to get down to business as climate talks in Baku enter second week

United Nations climate talks resumed Monday with negotiators urged to make progress on a stalled-out deal that could see...

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Documentary Unveils Legacy of Austin's Oldest Clarksville Landmark, Haskell House

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department released a documentary on YouTube about the historic Haskell House and Clarks...

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Monday afternoon First Alert Weather forecast 11/18/24

Jessica Burch describes the type of rain the Bay Area is getting this week as atmospheric river conditions arrive....

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Temperature tumble this week makes it 'feel' nearly 50° colder | Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog

Find out when the wind chills drop into the teens and the first snow of the season arrives....

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Trump’s pro-fracking energy secretary pick has also invested in geothermal and nuclear startups

Chris Wright has been a big booster of oil and gas, but he's also no stranger to climate tech.© 2024 TechCrunch. All ri...

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Experts warn of political risks in Antarctic curtain geoengineering proposal

The scientific debate around the installation of a massive underwater curtain to protect Antarctic ice sheets from melti...

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Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

President Joe Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and ...

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Endangered spider monkey discovered inside Indio home after search warrant served

An endangered spider monkey, a species normally found in tropical rainforests, was found at a home in Indio....

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'BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show' gritters ready to keep Hertfordshire moving

Gritters named after BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show stars including Zoe Ball are ready to keep Hertfordshire's drivers movin...

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$1.3 trillion price tag for climate? These charts show why.

At the COP29 summit, diplomats are debating how to finance action on climate change – and what role the private sector...

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Dramatic weather maps show almost whole UK battered with snow for second time

Latest maps show that the northern parts of the UK may get the most impacted with around 18cm of snow....

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Louisiana man sentenced to more than four years in prison over participation in Jan. 6 attack

A Geismar man who assaulted law enforcement with a baton during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenc...

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We pay less for houses in one-in-100 year flood zones – but overlook risks of more devastating floods

Floods are common in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley north of Sydney. But trends in house prices show us buyers don’t ful...

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Neil Sperry column: Live oaks need to be examined to prevent spread

There is definitely something wrong with this live oak tree. It looks like there may be some type of mushroom growth for...

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I've tested lawn trimmers for years – here is all you need to know about how to buy one that's effective and easy to use

It can be hard to find a good trimmer. After years of testing these yard tools, this is exactly how to buy a good trimme...

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New study finds wildfire impact on California's nut trees

As wildfires continue to tear through the California landscape year after year, devastating land and homes, a new study ...

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Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation to speed up warming down south, model suggests

A vast network of ocean currents nicknamed the "great global ocean conveyor belt" is slowing down. That's a problem beca...

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Global glacier melt: Major mass loss expected by 2100

Glaciers around the world are shrinking at an alarming rate, threatening sea-level rise, water availability, biodiversit...

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Trump picks Colorado oil and gas executive to lead Energy Department

Republican President-elect Donald Trump announced he wants Chris Wright, a Colorado oil and gas executive who denies tha...

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First snowflakes of the season could drop in Chicago Wednesday

On Wednesday night, the temperature at O’Hare International Airport is expected to fall to 31 degrees....

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Biden urges Congress to approve nearly $100 billion in disaster relief

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration called on U.S. lawmakers on Monday to quickly pass roughly $...

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Snow forecast maps show Britain covered by second arctic blast from stretching 603 miles

Temperatures will drop as low as -7C and snow will impact areas across the UK....

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TCL CSOT Unveils APEX: An Advanced Display Technology Brand to Redefine Visual Experience

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology, has officially launched...

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Warning over using ‘highly toxic’ antifreeze during snow storm

Drivers will be reaching for the antifreeze this week but it could end in a fatal mistake....

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'Vague' net zero rules threaten climate targets, scientists warn

Countries must not count the carbon dioxide naturally sucked up by Earth's forests in their net zero climate plans, scie...

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Cold front brings temperature drop in Killeen, damage in Belton

A brisk cold wind blew through the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area about 8:30 a.m. Monday morning, dropping the outside temper...