Environment

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COP29: Surprise at lack of reaction to US elections

The first week of the global COP29 climate summit was remarkable for the wrong reasons, but with the second week now und...

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Would more logging in the Pacific Northwest help curb wildfires?

The proposal could increase annual timber harvests by at least 33% and potentially more than 200%, according to a draft ...

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Experts call for more efficient methods of tracking farm fires; say current count may be an underestimation

The current data from polar-orbiting satellites that pass over a location only at a set time every day may be leading to...

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Florida town's 50-foot-tall debris pile from Hurricanes Helene, Milton finally gone

Crews used a massive parking lot and nearby park as a collection site for the literal mountains of debris left by the tw...

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Zendure Expands SolarFlow to North America to Deliver a New Solution for Home Energy Independence

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendure, one of the fastest-growing EnergyTech companies, announce...

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COP29: India asks rich countries to remove tech transfer restrictions, unilateral trade measures

Govt. representative Leena Nandan, Union Environment Secretary, urges rich countries to take the lead in cutting emissio...

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Trump promised to ‘end’ offshore wind. What will that mean for California’s big bet?

Trump’s promise to block the offshore wind industry could threaten the state's renewable energy goals, potentially cut...

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The Gulf of Maine is warming up. To see potential effects, consider the lumpfish.

University of New Hampshire researchers have gathered data and mapped lumpfish populations to understand how they’re m...

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IN PICTURES: 15 photos of Comic Con fun at Scarborough Spa

A celebration of all things fun and geeky took place at Scarborough Comic-Con, where the likes of Darth Vader, Batman an...

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How freezing your hair in the Canadian Yukon can win you $2,000

The contest can commence when the temperature drops to at least -4 degrees F, as visitors taking a dip into the 108-degr...

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The ultimate Christmas gift guide for gardeners - suitable for all budgets

With Christmas just around the corner, now is a great time to start buying gifts for your loved ones. Here's a selection...

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Billionaires, frequent flyers, oil and gas: Who could fund COP29’s $1tn finance target?

Billionaires, frequent flyers, oil and gas: Who could fund COP29’s $1tn finance target?...

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Rajasthan Vidyut Nigam reiterates doubts about Chhattisgarh ST Commission’s findings on Parsa mine clearances

This comes after reports on the Commission’s findings and its recommendation to cancel forest clearances for the minin...

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How to clean garden furniture - from wood to metal and plastic - to get it looking great

If you've yet to get your garden furniture out due to the weather, it may be in need of some maintenance. Here's how to ...

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Cop29 delegates told to ‘cut the theatrics’ and tackle climate crisis

UN climate chief addresses climate summit with no agreement in sight on how to help developing countriesCountries meetin...

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Monday morning First Alert Weather forecast 11/18/24

Jessica Burch shows where and when the rain will arrive this week....

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Redefining net zero will not stop global warming, scientists say

In a study, led by the University of Oxford's Department of Physics and published 18 November in Nature, an internationa...

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New pterosaur species sliced through the air with a sword-like tail

The pterosaurs that flew across prehistoric skies while dinosaurs walked the Earth came in all shapes and sizes. Some, l...

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Banning free plastic bags for groceries resulted in customers purchasing more plastic bags, study finds

Regulations imposed to protect the environment may continue to have impacts even after they are repealed. And those ling...

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AD FEATURE: WIN a Bushmills Irish Whiskey Christmas hamper worth £150, and check out their festive gift guide

A fantastic selection of whiskey-inspired gifts from Ireland's finest small businesses...

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Bioengineers made mutant, solar-powered hamster cells

Researchers say they have successfully cultivated animal cells that draw energy through photosynthesis. Previously belie...

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute discovers mystery mollusc in Monterey Bay

“Monterey Bay is the best studied patch of deep ocean in the world,” said Bruce Robison, senior scientist at MBARI. ...

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Daikin Park: Houston Astros announce Minute Maid Park name change

The Houston Astros' Minute Maid Park will become Daikin Park in 2025. The name change was announced Monday....

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What to know about growing pomegranates in your garden

Pollinate your pomegranate tree by hand to enhance fruit production....

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Where will it snow in the UK as Met Office issues full list of areas hit

Britain is set to take a polar pummelling over the next 48 hours with these towns and cities worst hit....

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Warning to anyone who still has bees in their garden this winter

Gardeners are being urged to take care to help bees out this winter....

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Freezing conditions expected later tonight for some parts of the Southland

Weak Santa Ana winds will continue for some valleys, mountains and highway corridors....

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Ensuring water for energy and food production in the Andes-Amazon headwaters

A new study, focused on a remote region of the Peruvian Andes where the waters of the Amazon originate, carries lessons ...

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Beautiful flowers stay fresh 'over Christmas' with 1 simple addition to the water

A plant specialist revealed the easiest way to make fresh flowers stay beautiful for longer....

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Stunning half Christmas tree 'ideal for small spaces' falls to better than half-price at Debenhams

The base is sturdy and ensures the tree remains stable when fully decorated...

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What Is Going on? Raiders' PR Team Makes Strange Move After Player Gets Asked About His Trump Celebration

President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 election has signaled a cultural shift away from wokeness...

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Weather: These are the counties where snow is forecast as Ireland hit with ice warning

Four counties have been given a yellow weather warning for snow and ice as the entire country will be under an ice warni...

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I tried 3 steps to stop my houseplant turning yellow from thrips – now I rely on no other method to revive my indoor plants

Damage left by thrips can be unsightly, but just a few simple actions can help your plant bounce back...

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Azim Premji University report details climate crisis impact in India. ‘Hotter Ladakh, floods in Gujarat’

The data on how extreme weather events could affect communities, agriculture, and natural resources in the country is me...

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Meet the 'Nepo Pets' who earn more than the average Brit with one Instagram post

Meet the 'Nepo Pets' who earn more than the average Brit with one Instagram post...

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Rain, snow expected as first winter event of 2024-25 season heads toward eastern North Dakota

It'll start as rain, then transition to snow, with the main impact likely to be along the international border....

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Airbnb demands rethink of Edinburgh's 'draconian' curbs as slump in Fringe bookings is revealed

Visitors said to have cut back length of their festival stays by almost a fifth...

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Thames Water’s IT ‘falling apart’ and is hit by cyber-attacks, sources claim

Exclusive: Company relies on obsolete tech and there are troubling security gaps, Guardian investigation suggestsThames ...

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Blue Planet ranks in Forbes India's Select 200 Global Companies

SINGAPORE, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Planet, a pioneering leader in sustainable waste management and circular e...

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Trump could make it tougher to afford electric cars. Why Elon Musk doesn’t mind

Trump's reported plans to kill a federal electric vehicle subsidy could have a notable effect in California, which accou...

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In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it

It's the beginning of polar bear season in Churchill, a tiny town on a spit of land jutting into Hudson Bay, and keeping...

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East Texas oil and gas, mineral rights program set for Dec. 3 in Hallsville

Program will address variety of oil and gas industry topicsThe post East Texas oil and gas, mineral rights program set f...

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Penske Truck Leasing Lights Up New Solar-Powered Facility Initiative

READING, Pa., Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Truck Leasing is lighting up a new solar-powered initiative seeking t...

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Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose 'risk to life'

A yellow cold health alert has been issued for London for five days, with an increased risk to the lives of vulnerable p...

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Palo Alto’s famed tree: How its ‘facts’ are totally wrong

Extensive new research by Palo Alto resident Jeff Watt, an electrical engineer with a dogged devotion to facts, is separ...

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A kookaburra: ‘They think they are waking the world’

A kingfisher with a long, dagger-shaped beak. Soft white feathers on its belly, iridescent blue opal spots on its wingsI...

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Amcor and Power Roll to deliver revolutionary solar photovoltaic film

ZURICH, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR) (ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsi...

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Vince Beiser on the Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future

“The energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables is a crucial part of the cure for climate change. But it’s a ...

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Woman sustains life-threatening injuries in moped accident near Kirkbymoorside

Officers from North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a serious collision on the A170 b...

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Households warned to trim trees in garden before snow arrives

Snow is set to blanket much of the UK from today but you need to trim trees in your garden before that happens....

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Pasaca Capital's Portfolio Company KraftPal Technologies Celebrates Grand Opening of first U.S. Plant in California

Promoting "Made in USA" and Sustainable Investment through Innovative Technologies and Products LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 20...

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Arizona weather forecast: Cooler than normal temps in Phoenix

On Monday, we'll see a high near 70°F in Phoenix, which is cooler than normal for this time of the year....

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XPRIZE RAINFOREST NAMES LIMELIGHT RAINFOREST WINNER OF BIODIVERSITY TECH COMPETITION

The 5-year, $10M competition awards grand prize to biodiversity sampling platform for bioacoustic data and image collect...

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Ampace Unveils Unbeatable Black Friday Discounts on Portable Power Stations

Empower your loved ones with the gift of reliable power from Ampace for all their adventures! NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2024 /P...

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Planetary Delivers First Net Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) Credits to Shopify, Stripe

HALIFAX, NS, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Planetary Technologies is thrilled to announce the delivery of the world's fir...

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Northstar Releases Empower Calgary Facility Construction Video Series Episode #2: Installation of Walls and Roof, and Offsite Equipment Testing

VANCOUVER, BC and CALGARY AB, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. (TSXV: ROOF) (OTCQB: ROOOF)...