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Obituary: Danielle Lynn (Pottle) Bishop

WATERVILLE - Danielle passed away at home early morning Nov. 11, 2024 with family by her side. She was born on ......

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Obituary: Michael Joseph Gregory Coyne Jr.

AUGUSTA - Michael Joseph Gregory Coyne, Jr. passed away on Nov. 10, 2024, at the VA Togus Springs Hospice in Augusta. .....

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How particle pollution from fireworks harms UK air and rivers

Across Yorkshire, the air pollution measured on 5 November reached level seven on the government’s 10-point scaleThe c...

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Staying cloudy heading on into weekend

A few spots may see the sun peek through the clouds Friday afternoon, but for most, we have another cloudy and seasonabl...

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Sunshine to end the week

Temperatures warm up briefly as we start off the weekend....

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Proposal to tax business class flights, crypto and plastics at UN climate talks

Climate leaders suggest new taxes on dirty old industries could help pay for the multi-trillion dollar cost of stabilisi...

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Almost everyone in India vulnerable to climate change impacts; need for concerted efforts: Dr. Swaminathan at COP29

Climate-related health risks in India are varied, ranging from immediate effects such as respiratory illnesses due to ai...

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Samsung Nanum Weeks 2024: A Global Celebration of Giving Back

Sharing is a powerful way to enrich communities and make society a better place for all. From November 1 to 14, Samsung ...

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Met Office could issue snow warnings as Brits brace for 'several days of cold weather'

Cold and wintery weather is on the way with the potential for snow hitting the UK next week....

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First Alert Forecast: Increasing sunshine Friday in New York - 11/14/24

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for November 14 at 11 p.m....

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Annual potato harvest at UW R&E Center boosts food security across Wyoming

LINGLE, Wyo. — Nearly 12,000 pounds of potatoes were donated to Food Bank of Wyoming during the fourth annual potato h...

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Grain marketing workshop scheduled in Oshkosh

Nebraska Extension will host a grain marketing workshop for farmers in Oshkosh on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m....

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UK snow maps for London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow - check your area

Forecast data collected by wxcharts.com suggests widespread snow could be on the way next week too, with major cities in...

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Gardeners issued warning over one type of slug in garden in winter

One type of slug in your garden has led to a warning to gardeners....

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Review of Ramachandra Guha’s Speaking With Nature: Under the banyan tree

The author profiles 10 people who he credits with laying the foundation of environmentalism in India...

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Man cashes settlement check in Glendale, and then chaos ensues

A Glendale man who just cashed a settlement check quickly had tens of thousands of dollars stolen from his car after lea...

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Carbon capture won’t work for iron makers and steel makers, new report says

New report says steel makers counting on carbon capture to slash emissions are at risk of creating stranded assets.The p...

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Thursday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 11/14/24

Expect scattered showers Thursday evening, with rain tapering off early Friday. Saturday should be dry, but rain is expe...

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Bluesky users grow by 1 million since US election as people seek alternatives to X

Social media site Bluesky has nearly 15 million users now as X users seek an alternative platform following the 2024 ele...

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GreenPower Provides Business Update and Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Shareholder Call Scheduled for November 15, 2024 at 10 a.m. EST/7 a.m. PST VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

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Oregon’s environmental, immigrant, democracy groups prepare for another Trump presidency

Maria Cecilia Hinojos Pressey remembers the sense of fear that descended on Latino immigrants in Oregon during the first...

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Australia eyes US climate policy shift for green energy boost

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) - Any move by the Trump administration to change U.S. climate policy could benefit Au...

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Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?

This week, nations are hashing out new goals for climate finance at the COP29 talks. Loss and damage is finally on the a...

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Next round of federal rebates for home energy upgrades are open. Here's how to find out if you’re eligible

Qualifying single-family homes, condominiums and properties with four or fewer units can get up to $8,000 for heat pump ...

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Global carbon offset standard setter okays three deforestation project types

By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) - A global standard setter for voluntary carbon projects has approved three new meth...

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UN Biodiversity Summit agrees to include Indigenous voices in conservation decisions

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The United Nations Conference on Biodiversity (COP16) closed with a revolutionary a...

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Changemakers of the week: Third Act and HeartMath

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Thou...

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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's tax plan hits big roadblock over tax increases, path ahead unclear

After it was sailing through without a hitch, Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious tax package ran aground Thursday as the Lou...

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4 p.m. Weather Forecast - 11/14/24

Stormy weather is on its way to Arizona!...

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'Only in Australia': Couple comes home to find koala in bed

Fran Dias Rufino, who moved to Australia from Brazil, posted the unexpected encounter on Instagram, saying she was lost ...

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First Alert Weather: Tri-State Area may get much-needed rain later next week

In the interim, CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku is calling for sun and clouds on Friday with an uptick in temperatures....

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Founderful raises $140M fund as Switzerland vies for Europe’s tech top spot

Zurich-based venture capital firm Founderful has raised $140mn in its second fund — $20mn more than its target and a s...

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New Braunfels ISD mulling ways to preserve memorials, keepsakes amid NBHS construction

As New Braunfels ISD prepares to tear down the current New Braunfels High School buildings in the coming years to make r...

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The Beaver Supermoon 2024

A Night To Enjoy...

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BHP awaits ruling after reports that unit cleared of criminal charges in 2015 dam disaster

(Reuters) -BHP Group said it was waiting to formally receive the court ruling on the 2015 Fundão tailings dam collapse...

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'Bear' in California car attack was actually a person in disguise, insurance officials say

There is a rather unusual twist in the story of a bear that attacked vehicles in California. Authorities now say the 'be...

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The Onion acquires Alex Jones’ Infowars with support from Sandy Hook families

The Onion has won the bankruptcy auction for Alex Jones’ Infowars, backed by families of Sandy Hook victims, with plan...

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River walkway delay

Work is not expected to start on repairs to the riverside walkway in Warkworth, below Stirling Sports, before the end of...

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Community protected by law on coast of Southeast Brazil is threatened by litter tourists leave on beach

A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) found high levels of contamination o...

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Researchers document huge drop in African elephants in a half century

African elephants are Earth's largest land animals, remarkable mammals that are very intelligent and highly social. They...

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New York to launch $9 Manhattan congestion charge in January

By David Shepardson (Reuters) -New York plans to revive a $9 congestion mitigation charge for driving in Manhattan start...

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Climate change: Women's role in the economy is key to a just transition

The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access...

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Weekly Mortgage Rates Dip as Inflation Heats Up

Mortgage rates fell slightly in the week ending Nov. 14, marking the first time weekly rates have gone down since Septem...

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Emeren Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeren Group Ltd ("Emeren" or the "Company") (www.emeren.com) (NYSE: SOL),...

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Markets for forest products respond to technology, says report

Technology is changing every facet of the forest products market. That may mean fewer jobs in the future as the industry...

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Global plastic waste likely to double by 2050 - study

The warning comes as modelling published in the journal Science suggests plastic waste is likely to double by 2050....

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Extended EMIT mission will explore diverse Earth science questions

Observing our planet from the International Space Station since July 2022, NASA's EMIT (Earth Surface Mineral Dust Sourc...

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The average first snowfall for Buffalo

The snow usually starts falling in Buffalo in mid-November....

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Get the first glimpse at Deer Valley's new ski map

Deer Valley unveils its new ski map, which shows the layout of most of its expanded terrain...

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RatedPower expands efficiency and precision with solar project design software release

Developers like Carolina Solar Energy are shortening design times, improving planning and efficiency. 4,300+ solar profe...

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‘The new normal’ - Easy Orangeburg County roads open, remaining ones will take longer

The Nov. 7 flood closed 183 roads in Orangeburg County. Only 70 are closed now....

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Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market to Grow by USD 59.15 Billion (2023-2027), Driven by Rise in Specialized Containers - Technavio

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape- The global paper and paperboard...

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Met Office map turns blue over 48 hours as brutal -9C Arctic freeze to hit UK

Vast swathes of the British Isles are expected to see the mercury drop -9C below average in just days, as million brace ...

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$112 million awarded to Minnesota Energy Assistance Program to keep houses warm

The program will provide assistance to income-eligible homeowners....

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Automation Solutions for Renewable Power Market to Grow by USD 3.15 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Aggressive Renewable Policies, AI-Powered Report Highlights Evolution - Technavio

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global automation soluti...

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Thermoplastic Elastomers Market to Grow by USD 10.13 Billion (2024-2028), New Manufacturing Plants Drive Revenue, AI-Powered Report Highlights Market Evolution - Technavio

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global thermoplastic ela...

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How much it costs to host Thanksgiving in 2024

Inflation and rising food costs are prompting some hosts to alter their plans, cut back on certain expenses or even reco...

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California Aims to Revolutionize Packaging and Food Ware: Answers to Key Questions about Recycling, Composting and Source Reduction Requirements

Plastic packaging and food ware are some of the first targets of California’s ambitious and far-reaching program to ac...