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Imperial Oil fined for 2021 slop oil spill

(Reuters) - The Ontario government fined Imperial Oil C$900,000 ($641,391) for a slop oil leak into a tank containment a...

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Market to Grow by USD 5.3 Billion (2024-2028), Boosted by Favorable Policies, Report on Market Evolution Powered by AI - Technavio

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

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Largest Pacific climate-adaptation study launched at COP29

UC Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva presented findings from the largest study of climate adaptation in the Pacific ...

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This ‘ultimate man cave’ house can be yours for $2 million

The home has a garage space big enough for nine cars, a theater room, gym, tools room and a penthouse "sports cave."...

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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Boxers meet face-to-face ahead of Netflix showdown

Mike Tyson, 58, stared down Jake Paul, 27, on Wednesday night ahead of the much-anticipated boxing match between the for...

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Tropical Storm Sara forms in Caribbean Sea, potential Florida impacts still uncertain

Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, but the National Hurricane Center says there's a chance it ...

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When will Minnesota get its first significant snowfall of the season? A look at past winters.

We're nearly midway through November and scant snowflakes have reached the ground in Minnesota, which has many of the st...

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First Student and Galesburg CUSD #205 Deploy 23 New Electric School Buses

GALESBURG, Ill., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1,100 Galesburg CUSD #205 students are now riding new electric ...

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NSW is set to miss all emissions targets until 2050. Here’s why

A report by the NSW Productivity and Equality Commission shows the state is not on track to meets its 2050 net zero targ...

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They CRISPR’ed tomatoes to make them sweet and large

Today’s mass-produced tomatoes often grow to palm-sized proportions, but their naturally occurring ancestors were far ...

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Lehigh County issues burn ban as drought continues

Lehigh County has issued a burn ban that goes into effect Friday night....

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Land-use policy rethink vital to hit net zero, say researchers

A fundamental shift in how land-use subsidies are implemented would give taxpayers better value for money and improve th...

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Louisiana's business inventory tax could be axed. Here's why some local officials are worried.

Some local governments are worried about losing the power to levy a valuable business inventory tax, which is a critical...

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ESMA’s 2024 Enforcement Priorities: Spotlight on Sustainability and EU Taxonomy Compliance

On 24 October 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA“) released its 2024 European Common Enforce...

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White smokers on the lake floor: Spectacular chimneys discovered in the Dead Sea

In an interdisciplinary research project coordinated by the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), researche...

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Climate impact of carbon crediting projects is substantially overestimated, analysis shows

Carbon markets play a critical role in firms' and governments' climate strategies by enabling the purchase and sale of c...

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November King Tides are approaching in the Bay Area. Here's what to expect

From Nov. 15-17, the next King Tide event will return to the Bay Area....

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African women protest COP29 and organize to seek reparations from mining companies

African women activists are protesting the ongoing U.N. COP29 climate summit by attending a “counter-COP” to share t...

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Průlomový výzkum zveřejněný v časopise Scientific Reports ukazuje, že geneticky upravené mikroby mohou zemědělcům poskytovat nový zdroj dusíku

Zjištění představují první recenzovaný důkaz o tom, že geneticky upravené mikroby poskytují komerc...

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Carbon Markets Roundup Fall 2024

OverviewBeveridge & Diamond’s Carbon Markets Roundup covers domestic and international issues of note in mandatory and...

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Thursday morning First Alert Weather forecast 11/14/24

Jessica Burch says the week is drying out but the weekend weather could change....

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SIGMA LITHIUM TO RELEASE THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS NOVEMBER 15, 2024, ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE IR HIRE

SÃO PAULO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Lithium Corporation ("Sigma Lithium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SGML, B...

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Cool conditions ahead of the weekend to bring chance of showers and snow over local mountains

Temperatures to drop 10 to 12 degrees below normal tomorrow....

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Connecticut Wind Collaborative Launches Groundbreaking Study to Strengthen and Expand Offshore Wind Supply Chain in New England and Beyond

GROTON, Conn., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Connecticut Wind Collaborative (CWC) is thrilled to announce the launch...

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Researchers focus on tipping points in river deltas to better manage flood risks

Climate change not only leads to rising sea levels, but also puts our rivers to the test. Researchers of Wageningen Univ...

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Fireworks Blamed For Death Of Baby Red Panda At Edinburgh Zoo

Zookeepers believe the three-month-old panda was stressed out by explosive pyrotechnics and choked on its own vomit....

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The Boat Company Selected as a 2025 Good Housekeeping Family Travel Awards Winner

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boat Company, a leader in family-friendly, sustainable, luxury crui...

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Viral hippo Moo Deng releases official single in four languages

Viral hippo Moo Deng releases official single in four languages...

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Tse Chin-wan attends climate talks

Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan yesterday participated in the U.S.-China Subnational Climate Leaders Di...

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22 pesticides show links to prostate cancer

The new finding comes from an analysis of pesticide use and prostate cancer incidence in over 3,100 U.S. counties....

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National Grid Renewables Breaks Ground on 100-MW Solar Project in Wisconsin

The Apple River Solar Project is in Polk County, Wisconsin MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, National Gr...

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Why Rachel Reeves’s pension reforms might not be as ‘radical’ as she thinks

While her changes may constitute the biggest overhaul of the pensions sector in decades, some in the City say the truly ...

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Centre exempts ‘white category’ industries from key State pollution board permits

Union Environment Ministry says it has complied with a “long standing demand by industry”...

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Split D.C. Circuit Discards CEQ’s NEPA Regulations

On November 12, 2024, a split panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to address whether the FAA complied wi...

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Mike Tyson, Ted Turner and more: 4 documentaries worth watching this month

A well-done documentary informs while entertaining, and in the streaming TV world, there's no shortage of the genre. The...

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In pictures: Activists unravel 10m itemised invoice for climate damages at COP29

In pictures: Activists unravel 10m itemised invoice for climate damages at COP29...

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Plugged wells and reduced injection lower induced earthquake rates in Oklahoma, study finds

Wastewater injection resulting from oil and gas production in Oklahoma caused a dramatic rise in seismic activity in the...

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Celebrating cempasúchil after Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead may be long gone, but the cempasúchil flowers of Oaxaca city linger for weeks after the festivities.Th...

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MANTRA Partners with Pyse to Tokenize Electric Motorcycles for Sustainable Deliveries in the UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MANTRA, a leading layer 1 blockchain focused on real-world as...

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First tickets for Glastonbury 2025 go on sale tonight

First tickets for Glastonbury 2025 go on sale tonight...

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First extensive study of butterflies in Eastern Ghats documents 190 species

The study of butterflies recently published in the October edition of Indian Forester documents 190 species in the Visak...

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US forecaster sees 57% chance of La Nina developing between now and December

(Reuters) - There is a 57% chance of La Niña emerging from now to December, and it is expected to persist through Janu...

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The Most Dangerous Bear and 9 Others to Give a Wide Berth

Bears are incredible creatures, but they can also be some of the most dangerous animals on the planet. While even the mo...

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Gardeners only just realising what popular food label means - it's game changer for plants

Gardeners are being cautioned not to discard a certain type of packaging as it can favour their gardens....

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Duke Energy Foundation helps make Florida's natural resources more resilient with $285,000 in grants

Ten organizations across Florida receive funding to support resiliency efforts benefiting Florida's ecosystem Over the p...

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EU deforestation ban in chaos as parliament loosens rules

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's sweeping anti-deforestation rul...

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Savannah Cat Hybrids Are Gorgeous, Energetic and Expensive

What do you get when you mix a domestic cat with a wild African serval cat? You get a Savannah cat, which turns out to b...

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‘Climate change kills’: Spain faces new flood threat as leaders highlight extreme weather at COP29

‘Climate change kills’: Spain faces new flood threat as leaders highlight extreme weather at COP29...

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Remove 'toxic' mould spores from your home with four beautiful houseplants

Mould can be prevented if you decrease the humidity in your home with some beautiful houseplants....

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Monetary policy needs to be ‘more forceful’ as global economy becomes less stable

"Over the next few years at least, volatility in macroeconomic variables likely will be elevated," Mann said at the Annu...

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What national chain is opening a restaurant on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge?

Gas station in front of Hammond Aire Plaza has been demolished to make room for eatery....

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AI in climate research: Detecting climate extremes

Climate extremes such as heat waves, heavy rainfall or droughts have far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, wa...

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Community Forward 64 to celebrate positive impacts in Louisiana communities

Today, our team at Georges Media Group is thrilled to announce the launch of Community Forward 64, a platform for non-pr...

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Study reveals Maryland reduced emissions more than any other state in recent years

Between 2005 and 2022, Maryland reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by a greater percentage than any other state, accor...

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COP29: European mayors and city leaders appeal for more money to prevent climate disasters

COP29: European mayors and city leaders appeal for more money to prevent climate disasters...