Environment

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A new generation of cheaper batteries is sweeping the EV industry

A form of lithium-ion battery called LFP is becoming increasingly popular among automakers due to its advantages on cost...

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Germany's peatlands

What happens when you bring back water to farm land? In Germany, the government is working on a climate solution that wo...

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This soil is slowly burning, releasing carbon dioxide. The solution? Let water reclaim it

What happens when you bring back water to farm land? In Germany, the government is working on a climate solution that wo...

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How California leaders can protect the environment from another Trump administration

Gov. Gavin Newsom and other leaders must mount a strong offense as well as robust defense against attacks on environment...

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Deer Valley named 120 new ski trails. No ears were lost in the process.

Ski run names like Humbug might seem off-the-cuff, but Utah's resorts put months of time, web searches and reviews into ...

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Utah Senate leader hopes microreactors can help make the state ‘one of the nuclear headquarters for the world’

A plan to develop Utah National Guard armory sites around the state could bring small nuclear reactors to some communiti...

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How conservationists found a rare flower called the Saints' Daisy after 60 years

The plant was last seen in 1965 on Santa Cruz Island — one of the few places it's known to have existed in California....

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Why there's new hope for Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep to make a comeback

The endangered species suffered steep declines during the winter of 2022-2023, but fared better this past year....

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Rainy, windy & cooler week ahead

Multiple rounds of rain are expected in southeastern Wisconsin over the next several days. The work week starts off mild...

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'That first taste, six months later, was a quiet revelation': Mark Diacono on how he was inspired to grow his own vegetables

Our grow-your-own expert Mark Diacono looks back on the early days of his growing, and how things he'd never heard of su...

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How to protect Japanese maple trees in winter – with expert advice to keep your plants safe from frost and snow

The approach to winterizing Japanese maple trees will depend on whether they are grown in the ground or in a pot...

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More than 400,000 evacuated as Super Typhoon Man-yi batters Philippines

Super Typhoon makes landfall with sustained winds of up to 125mph, destroying houses and powerlines on its path...

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How a fatal bear attack led an Italian commune to rally against rewilding

Brown bears, introduced into Trentino province 20 years ago, have begun to clash with the local human populationFranca G...

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Super Typhoon Man-yi batters Philippines' most populous island

Super Typhoon Man-yi slammed into the Philippines' most populous island on Sunday, with the national weather service war...

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Met Office issues 15-hour snow yellow warning for ten cities on Monday

The Met Office has issued an updated snow and ice weather warning for Monday which covers large swathes of northern Engl...

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'The thrill of that first post-lockdown hug.' New Orleans author shares pandemic story in new book

"Between Dying and Not Dying, I Chose the Guitar: The Pandemic Years in New Orleans" by James Nolan, 210 pages, Universi...

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John Wheeler: It is a matter of time until the next giant volcanic eruption

Tambora, in 1815, resulted in the deaths of more than 100,000 people directly from the blast, and tens of millions due t...

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LSU allowed a dismal number of sacks in loss to Florida. Take a look at the numbers.

In its first nine games of the season, LSU allowed just six sacks. Only three FBS teams gave up fewer....

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Volunteers for Youth Justice seeking mentors, foster children advocates

If you want to work with young people as a mentor or help foster children through the court system, the Volunteers for Y...

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I drove all the way to Texas for a cup of coffee. Here's what I found in Joaquin.

I went to Texas for coffee and found a local gem in Joaquin....

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Met Office issues warning for snow and ice in Wales

The warning comes into force on Monday and affects several Welsh counties...

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Column: Red Hill medical data must see release

The Department of Defense’s inspector general (IG) report released last week provides another disheartening blow to fa...

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Editorial: Take Navy to task over fuel disaster

The ugly reality of Red Hill has risen to the surface once again, and it’s much worse than previously divulged....

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New dung beetle species found on family walk near Hartbeespoort

Christian Deschodt has been involved in the discovery and description of more than 50 dung beetle species...

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Mars reveals future of Celebrations in UK after chocolates discontinued overseas

Mars Wrigley has confirmed Celebrations chocolates are here to stay in the UK despite being discontinued in Australia....

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COP29 Press Conference: Release of Green Development Practices from China

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 13th, the "Release of Green Development Practices from China...

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UK snow day verdict as it's revealed whether you can miss work

It's this time of year again when weather can cause severe disruption to travel and commuting plans, but can you miss wo...

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How winter makes recycling harder with 40% jump in contamination

New data reveals an extra 5,000 tonnes of waste is sent to landfill or incineration from November to MarchPlastic bottle...

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I’m finally into ‘prepping’ and ready for the apocalypse | Eva Wiseman

Piles of loo paper, a years worth of tinned good and snake-proof boots. No wonder prepping has become a lifestyle choice...

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Rare bird spotted in Israel for 1st time since 1995

Birdwatcher walking through Be’er Sheva River Park spotted a bearded reedling, last seen in the country nearly 30 year...

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I tried ‘fabulous quality’ gardening trousers that would make a great Christmas gift

Genus gardening trousers come with a great reputation, but are they worth the price tag? We put them to the test...

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Hard vs soft faucet covers – which $5 fix is best to stop pipes from freezing?

Covers are an easy way to stop faucets from freezing, but it's not clear which type is best. This is all you need to kno...

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Wildfire threat remains in place for much of US Northeast as dry conditions persist

Windy conditions renewed a wildfire that escaped a containment line and prompted emergency officials to enact a voluntar...

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Northeast faces renewed wildfire threat as some are asked to evacuate their homes

Windy conditions renewed a wildfire that escaped a containment line and prompted emergency officials to enact a voluntar...

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Obituary: Carolyn J. Dice

PITTSTON - Carolyn J. Dice, 67, passed away on Nov. 10, 2024, in the comfort of her own home.Carolyn was born ......

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Obituary: Dianne Morais

NEW GLOUCESTER - Dianne Joy Morais beloved wife, sister, aunt, great-aunt, friend and organic gardener passed away on No...

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Obituary: Norman Joseph Cody

ANSON - Norman Joseph Cody, 87, passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2024, with his wife, Ann by his side.Norman was ......

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Obituary: Jeannette Lucille Roderigue

BELGRADE - Jeannette Lucille Roderigue, 91, passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2024, with family by her side to join her...

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Gardener shares lawn job to do now that will 'reduce the time spent on maintaining garden'

I love formal garden borders, being defined space and separation between the lawn grass and borders containing our favou...

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Sunshine returns to much of the region today

Highs stay in the low 50s for most of southeast Minnesota again today, with more sunshine in the afternoon....

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Clouds clearing out for a mild Sunday afternoon

Clouds will linger throughout the region during the morning, but sunshine will return by the afternoon....

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Evening Weather Forecast - 11/16/24

Cool temperatures through most of next week remind us why we love living in Arizona!...

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Biden becomes the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest

Joe Biden on Sunday became the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest, as the incoming Tr...

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First Alert Forecast: Bright & mild Sunday in New York - 11/16/24

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for November 16 at 11 p.m....

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Australia will detail its 2035 emission targets ‘sometime next year’, Anthony Albanese says

‘You not only know what we’re going to do but how we’re going to get there,’ PM tells votersFollow our Australia...

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Crews fully contain Carr Fire in southern Arizona

The Carr Fire burned 50 acres and closed part of Highway 92 before it was fully contained in Carr Canyon....

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Weeds on gravel ‘die out within 10 days’ if 1 cheap household staple is used over vinegar

The UK is home to some pretty hardy robust weeds and sadly, some of these plants are so tough they can push up through t...

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The climate killer we ignore: Women are losing babies. I call it ‘maternalcide’

Soaring heat and compounding natural disasters are triggering fatal heart-related illnesses, mosquito-borne viruses and ...

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Andria Putzkaradze wins 2024 Junior Eurovision Song Contest for Georgia

Andria Putzkaradze wins 2024 Junior Eurovision Song Contest for Georgia...

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G20 role in climate finance critical: UN body chief

Ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged world leaders to prioritize climate actio...

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First Alert Forecast: Highs in the 60s Sunday in New York - 11/16/24

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for November 16 at 7:30 p.m....

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1st snow shower chance of the year mixed with rain possible this week | Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog

A cold front will hit Tuesday with rain, followed by a cold core low pressure bringing low clouds and scattered rain and...

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These plants must be planted in November if you want them to grow successfully

If you want to grow these plants in your garden, they must be planted before the end of November....

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Arizona weather forecast: Temperatures in Phoenix expected to stay cool this weekend

Our forecast show this could be the coolest day in the Valley since April 1....

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Morning Weather Forecast - 11/16/24

Many parts of the state are seeing temperatures below freezing to start the day....