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Valencia's president apologises for handling of floods – video

The regional president of the Spanish province of Valencia, Carlos Mazón, rejected calls for his resignation amid grow...

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Christmas tree permits available for Deschutes and Ochoco national forests

Cutting your own Christmas tree is a time-honored tradition. In Central Oregon, this holiday activity is fairly easy to ...

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Microsoft bets a carbon removal bake-off will help offset its skyrocketing AI emissions

Microsoft is buying 10,000 tons of carbon credits from Deep Sky, a direct air capture developer.© 2024 TechCrunch. All ...

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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: A circus act or boxing's new era?

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: A circus act or boxing's new era?...

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Friday morning First Alert Weather forecast 11/15/24

Jessica Burch shows us where we'll see the effect of King Tides and when the next round of wet weather is expected....

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Rainforest protection reduces the number of respiratory diseases, research suggests

Rainforest protection is not only good for biodiversity and the climate—it also noticeably improves the health of huma...

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Watch: Belfast woman's 'relief' at going blind to stop terrifying hallucinations

“It will be a relief. I can get on with the rest of my life without the stress of having to second guess everything I ...

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California removes slur targeting Indigenous women from location names

Officials have approved the removal of the derogatory term "squaw" from over 30 geographic features and place names on C...

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QIMA Secures Position as a Leader in Supply Chain Sustainability Software in Verdantix Green Quadrant Report, Excelling in Supplier Transparency and Risk Management

LONDON, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QIMA, a global leader in ESG compliance and quality control management solutions, ...

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(Fingers crossed) Famed Big Bear bald eagle couple prepare nest for the egg-laying season

Jackie and Shadow fans are hoping for a better outcome, and more eaglets, after last season’s heartbreak....

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Forest Service starts work on wild horse adoption facility near Prineville

Two years after the U.S. Forest Service announced plans to open a wild horse adoption facility in Central Oregon, early-...

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Here's what psychiatrists plan to tell COP29 about how climate change is harming young people's mental health

As government representatives gather at the COP29 international climate summit in Azerbaijan, the impact of climate chan...

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Colder weather and high tides this weekend

Cold temperatures this weekend, but chance of fire weather next week....

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Opinon: Shell's legal victory is disappointing—but this is not the end for corporate climate litigation

In the first ruling of its kind, the Dutch Hague District Court in 2021 ordered a fossil fuel company, Shell, to slash i...

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COP29: India voices dissent on ‘discriminatory trade barriers linked to carbon emissions

Sources say India’s opposition, echoing a Chinese petition, is directed against an EU proposal; such measures put the ...

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InventHelp Inventor Develops New Recycling System (NJR-138)

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Recycling in an apartment is a nightmare," said an inventor, from Bronx, NY. ...

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More adults in rural America are dying from cardiovascular diseases

More people living in rural areas of the United States are dying from heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular di...

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How Dr. Eugene Braunwald changed cardiology, again and again and again

Dr. Eugene Braunwald is often called the father of modern cardiology. He calls that an exaggeration....

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Honolulu Braces for Windy Weekend as Wind Advisory Extends to Maui County and Big Island

Honolulu forecasts windy conditions and moist trade winds, with a subsiding Wind Advisory and a slight decrease in showe...

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Europe’s plans to continue relying on gas power undermine climate commitments, report reveals

Europe’s plans to continue relying on gas power undermine climate commitments, report reveals...

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Climate Now Live: Hottest day, year, decade: How is Europe facing the climate crisis?

Climate Now Live: Hottest day, year, decade: How is Europe facing the climate crisis?...

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Resilience index needed to keep us within planet's 'safe operating space,' say researchers

Researchers are calling for a 'resilience index' to be used as an indicator of policy success instead of the current foc...

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Pizza takeaway boss 'very happy' as hygiene rating jumps from one to five

LA Pizza, in Durham, is celebrating food hygiene success jumping from a rating of one to five after a fresh inspection....

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Food News of the Week: Four Seasons Adds Fish-Free Salmon, Another Coffee Shop Drops the Dairy-Free Surcharge, and Bonne Maman’s Pie Fillings

This week in food news, Four Seasons San Francisco has a new fish-free salmon on the menu, Gregory’s follows Starbucks...

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Never off duty: Scarborough RNLI celebration comes to abrupt end as pager sounds

A celebration at Scarborough Lifeboat Station was brought to a hasty conclusion as lifeboat crew received an urgent call...

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River emits five times more methane after wastewater treatment plant, research finds

A stretch of river into which treated wastewater has been discharged emits five times more methane than a stretch of riv...

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A century after Owens Valley aqueduct protest, event marks tense time in L.A. water history

In 1924, Owens Valley residents seized the L.A. Aqueduct in a defiant protest. An event focuses on remembering the troub...

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UN climate talks no longer fit for purpose, say experts

Former senior UN officials say climate talks ‘simply cannot deliver the change’ at the pace we need in open letter...

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Shift in Weather: Rain and Snow Mix Expected in Salt Lake City, No Significant Accumulation Forecasted

The NWS has forecasted a mix of rain and snow for Salt Lake City, with varying temperatures and little snow accumulation...

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Future of several RSPB nature reserves at risk as charity cuts costs

Some cafes and visitor centres to close with job losses while reserves in Suffolk and Hertfordshire among those in peril...

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Did people have to fly to COP29? Private jet use soared, but one group got to Baku overland

Did people have to fly to COP29? Private jet use soared, but one group got to Baku overland...

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Europe may have set bar too high on climate, says Cyprus

NICOSIA (Reuters) - Europe may have set the bar too high on its climate goals without focusing enough on economic compet...

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The Zonkey Has a Donkey Mom and Zebra Dad

The zonkey is a rare hybrid that combines the iconic stripes of a zebra with the humble resilience of a donkey....

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3 hours for darshan on Kartheeka Pournami in Yadadri

Thousands of couples took part in Sri Sathyanarayana Swamy vratahams, which were conducted in six batches in the vratha ...

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John Lewis-Stempel: The Broads, a relic wetland resurrected

A strange, amphibious land floating somewhere between earth and sky, East Anglia’s majestic wetlands remind us that ou...

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Dec. 5 webinar to cover top agricultural laws of 2024

New regulations, court decisions to be discussedThe post Dec. 5 webinar to cover top agricultural laws of 2024 appeared ...

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Countries, companies lag in response to tackle methane emissions, U.N. says

Many who were notified of the large methane plumes detected by satellites within their borders had signed up to a global...

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Boulder weather: High of 54 with partly sunny skies

Boulder should see highs in the 50s today with partly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service....

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Amazon slashes price of 'gorgeous' duvet set that 'doesn't need ironed' to £17

"Really soft and well-made. The zipper on the main sheet is great."...

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Analysis-COP talks struggle in a year of climate stress and global bickering

By Valerie Volcovici and William James BAKU (Reuters) - This year's U.N. climate summit is struggling to focus minds on ...

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As climate warms, California wildfires are becoming more severe, killing more trees

Wildfires continue to damage California's forests as human-driven climate change amplifies their impacts. A new study pu...

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Route of the matter: your flight’s itinerary can dramatically change its carbon footprint

Average passenger emissions between Sydney and London can vary widely depending on stopovers, plane models and even seat...

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Gardeners urged to put 'chopped apples' in the garden this week

With the hibernation period around the corner, hedgehogs will be looking for their nesting sites to curl up in over the ...

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White truffles, Italy's gold, menaced by climate change

Deep in the dense forests of Piedmont in northwestern Italy, a frantic search is underway for the prized 'Alba truffle,'...

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MPDO falls sick, carried on doli in ASR district

The MPDO Kumar along with other medical and health department personnel trekked more than 8 kms on Thursday to reach the...

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Four areas where Trump’s policies and WA’s priorities could clash

In the runup to Election Day, Donald Trump had kind words for Washington state. “I have so many friends in the great s...

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Lion cub evacuated from Lebanon to South African sanctuary

When Sara first arrived at her rescuers' home, she was sick, tired, and was covered in ringworms and signs of abuse all ...

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Shaktimaan Makes a Power-Packed Return

Mukesh Khanna Launches Music Video on Freedom Fighters...

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With Trump at the wheel, this controversial Utah highway may get built after all

Utah governor and congressional delegation fuming over Biden administration decision to revoke approval of controversial...

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XCMG Crane présentera des produits de pointe à Bauma China 2024

SHANGHAI, 15 novembre 2024 /PRNewswire/-- XCMG Crane, un leader mondial de la fabrication de grues, s'apprête à avoi...

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AAON Leverages Strategic Partnerships to Tackle DOE Challenge with Confidence

TULSA, Okla., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAON) ("AAON" or the "Company"), a leader in high-perfor...