Environment

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Why one area of Sydney has been swarming with mosquitoes

The mosquito numbers in south-west Sydney are two to three times higher than usual, while the rest of the city is just d...

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$60M Shade Plan unanimously passed by City Council

The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved a $60 million "Shade Plan" to plant trees and build structures throughout ...

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Moo Deng Now Has Her Own Theme Song

The song “Moodeng Moodeng," features lyrics like “Moo Deng Moo Deng, boing boing boing/ Mommy mommy, play with me.�...

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California Researchers Discover Mysterious, Gelatinous New Sea Slug

More than two decades after spotting a mysterious, gelatinous, bioluminescent creature swimming in the deep sea, Califor...

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Researchers discover world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands

The mega coral, which is visible from space is believed to be about 300 years old....

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‘Beacon of hope’: World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands

“Just when we think there is nothing left to discover on planet Earth, we find a massive coral ... pulsing with life a...

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Biden Tees Up 2 More Major Nuclear Power Wins For Trump

A new pledge at the U.N. climate conference and a landmark AI project could buoy the next administration’s nuclear pla...

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2024 state of climate report shows 25 of Earth's 35 vital signs at all-time worst levels

The 2024 state of the climate report shows 25 of the 35 vital signs scientists are monitoring are at their all-time wors...

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First Alert Weather: Sun, clouds and a chill in the air on Thursday

Despite the area desperately needing rain, CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says we won't see much, if any, over at leas...

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Kimono Turned Into Graceful Modern Dresses

In an era where sustainability and cultural preservation are more important than ever, Kien stands at the intersection o...

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Phoenix approves plan to plant 27,000 new trees across city

The shade plan involves making $60 million worth of investments over the next few years....

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Easy, Fun and Good for the Environment

How to make every day recycling day MISSION, Kan., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) With so many mixed me...

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Icelandic videographer captures mesmerizing volcanic lava flow, prompting 'fascinating' skepticism

Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagiga...

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Even Exxon Mobil Is Horrified by Trump's Climate Plan

It's a sad state of affairs when the CEO of multinational oil and gas corporation Exxon Mobil calls on president-elect D...

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Researchers use high-resolution images to create model that predicts landslide risk in coastal areas

São Sebastião, a municipality on the coast of São Paulo state in Brazil that was partially cut off from the rest o...

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BetMGM bonus code NOLA200: Grab $200 promo for NBA Wednesday

New customers who sign up with our BetMGM bonus code NOLA200 can redeem a guaranteed bonus. Click here to use this welco...

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DECIMATION: African elephants decline by staggering 77% over 5 decades

A new study has analysed 53 years of elephant population survey data across Africa, concluding that habitat loss and poa...

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Planet saw its 2nd-warmest October in 175-year record: 2024 on pace to be world's warmest year on record

Earth saw another unusually warm month, with October 2024 ranking as the second-warmest October in NOAA's 175-year globa...

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Climate policy monitor reveals net zero regulations surge globally but implementation gap remains

As countries meet at COP29 in Baku, a new Oxford University study, developed through pro-bono partnerships with 48 leadi...

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Microplastics promote cloud formation, with likely effects on weather and climate

Clouds form when water vapor – an invisible gas in the atmosphere – sticks to tiny floating particles, such as dust,...

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Louisiana's Mike Johnson remains top two House leader

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected Wednesday by Republican members of the U.S. House to keep its to...

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2 more rounds of rain and snow on the way for Northern California this week

A multi-day storm system brings more rain and Sierra snow through the end of the week. Our First Alert Weather team has ...

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A children's book festival, with a French twist: My French Book Fest opens in West Baton Rouge

Children and families can visit the West Baton Rouge Museum this Thursday through Saturday for My French Book Fest, a ce...

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The Saints secondary gets a boost as rookie corner Kool-Aid McKinstry returns to practice

New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry returned to practice Wednesday, participating in the session for the fi...

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Itron and PG&E Collaborate to Enable Real-Time Control of Electric Vehicle Charging with Grid Edge Intelligence

Innovative EV Connect Program Makes EV Charging More Accessible and Affordable for Customers LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. and SAN...

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Researchers call for recognition of tire particles as a distinct environmental threat

A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to mic...

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Weather Wednesday: donuts and frozen types of precipitation

In this Weather Wednesday we look compare different donuts to different types of wintry precipitation....

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Climate scientist combines research and teaching into 'perfect storm' of discovery

This fall, Hurricanes Helene and Milton served as painful reminders of how climate change is fueling extreme weather, su...

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Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns

Water from Colorado's West Slope basins plays a vital role in supporting the economy and natural environment across seve...

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Pakistan employs new measures to deal with nearly 70,000 people affected daily by hazardous smog

Pakistani authorities introduced mobile clinics and added more beds in hospitals to treat the nearly 70,000 patients rec...

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Spain flood epicenter under highest alert for fresh rain

Spain's national weather agency put parts of the eastern Valencia region under the highest alert level for rain on Wedne...

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Peanut The Squirrel Tests Negative For Rabies

The seizure and euthanasia of Peanut, along with a raccoon named Fred, sparked national backlash. Now both have tested n...

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Sustainable Packaging Takes Center Stage in Global Markets: A Step Towards a Greener Future

Regulatory Pressure and Corporate Commitments Propel Shift Towards Recycled, Biodegradable, and Reusable Packaging Solut...

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Massive dust storm reduces visibility causes vehicle pileup on central California highway

Visibility on the roads and airways was significantly reduced due to the dust storm....

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Huge Increase In Agribusiness Lobbyists At UN Biodiversity Summit

Industry lobbyists outnumbered the delegates from some countriesThis article was written by Claire Hamlett on the PBN We...

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Nitrate levels in soils suggest extreme weather from climate change speeds up groundwater pollution

Extreme weather spurred by climate change, including droughts and heavy rains, may increase the risk of nitrates from fe...

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Emirates Publishers Association showcases industry impact at Sharjah International Book Fair

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited the Emirates ...

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La red privada 5G permite la transformación digital de la energía nuclear de Yangjiang

-La red privada 5G permite la transformación digital de la energía nuclear de Yangjiang y lleva la productividad a n...

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12,000-year-old stones may be oldest example of wheel-like tools

Dozens of perforated pebbles from an archaeological site in Israel may be early examples of spindle whorls, a rotating t...

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Valencia floods: How to prevent a natural disaster from becoming a public health crisis

On 29 October, the unthinkable happened to thousands of people in the province of Valencia—in a matter of minutes, the...

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Portland General Electric's new wind farm contributes to record-high wind generation for Oregon customers

The Clearwater Wind Energy Center helped PGE generate more than one gigawatt of power from wind sources alone for the fi...

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Thousands of corporate lobbyists are at the UN climate summit in Baku. But what exactly is 'lobbying'?

Representatives of the world's governments are gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan, to negotiate international climate policy a...

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High-speed 'floc trains': Discovery reveals how tiny plastic 'hitchhikers' spread quickly through water systems

Research sheds new light on the spread of microplastics, revealing a surprising "hitchhiking" mechanism that could impac...

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Wind Advisory for Chautauqua County

Winds could become gusty near the Lake Erie shoreline mainly....

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First Alert Weather: A December feel on Thursday

CBS News New York's John Elliott says Thursday will be even chillier than Wednesday, with sun and clouds....

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Popular chicken chain to open in North East shopping complex as signs go up

Popular chicken chain Wingstop is set to open in Eldon Square, in Newcastle, as signs are erected at the complex....

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Eldorado National Forest resumes prescribed burning

The arrival of autumn brings cooler temps, shorter days and preparation for prescribed burning on the Eldorado National ...

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Teen Hospitalized With Canada’s First Human Case Of Bird Flu

The WHO and CDC say there is still no evidence of human-to-human transmissionThis article was written by Liam Pritchett ...

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New software package helps scientists analyze greenhouse gas levels in static chamber experiments

Measuring atmospheric fluxes of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide helps scientists und...

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Cricket strategy and mythical legends shine at IGDC 2024

The IGDC was also a platform for next-gen technology, with numerous AI-driven stalls offering immersive gameplay experie...

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Trump picked Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. What will that mean for environmental policy?

What to expect: deregulation justified as boosts for the economy and platitudes about the importance of clean air and wa...

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Our Changing World: A tricky trap for redback spiders

Researchers are spinning a web of perfumed lies to trap invasive redback spiders....

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Dave Coulier Has 'Very Aggressive' Cancer

Just weeks ago, Dave Coulier learned he has cancer—"very aggressive" cancer. Last month, the 65-year-old Full House st...

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Can we live on our planet without destroying it? Researcher investigates planetary boundaries

With eight billion people, we use a lot of the Earth's resources in ways that are likely unsustainable. Klaus Hubacek, P...

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Ancient seeds give clues on climate change

Thousand-year-old seeds, and traces hidden in the soil for more than 5,000 years, have a lot to tell us. They provide cl...