Environment

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How image search algorithms shape views on climate change in different countries

The images that turn up in internet search results for the term "climate change" vary dramatically by country and tend t...

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The Magic of Urdu Poetry Draws an Italian to the City

'Raahi Italvi' travels all the way to Hyd and enthralls poetry lovers...

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First-Ever Amber Found in Antarctica Unlocks Secrets of Cretaceous Rainforest

The 90-million-year-old resin offers a rare trace of a long-lost ecosystem....

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Droughts, floods, failing crops: Weather extremes test Italy's agricultural heartland

'We’re harvesting in November what we should have harvested in August. Production is very low in both quantity and qua...

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Lawns will thrive this winter with 1 task that keeps grass green even in cold weather

If you've spotted your lawn fading in colour or developing bare patches, one expert's recommendation might help return i...

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Bringing kiwi back to the capital

Behind the hills of Wellington city, the Capital Kiwi Project's land spans more than 23,000 hectares....

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Equinor to report Greenpeace to police after protest at CEO’s home

OSLO (Reuters) - Norwegian oil major Equinor will report Greenpeace to police after the environmental group protested at...

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Would you pay more for plane tickets to fund climate relief efforts?

At this year’s U.N. climate conference, world leaders are proposing a “global solidarity levy” on high-polluting i...

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First Student, Westville School District Celebrate Upcoming Deployment of 15 Electric School Buses

New school buses will replace diesel buses, providing cleaner, quieter, and safer rides to school; First Student's First...

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Argentina withdraws negotiators from Cop29 summit

Move adds to concerns about the stability of the Paris agreement after the election in the US of Donald TrumpCop29 clima...

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RSPO Members Adopt the 2024 Principles and Criteria and Independent Smallholder Standard

Following an extensive and thorough revision process, the revised RSPO Standards have been officially adopted by RSPO Me...

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Wednesday morning First Alert Weather forecast 11/13/14

Jessica Burch shows the chances of rain hitting the Bay Area and when it will clear up....

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'Winter hazards' to hit Norfolk next week

Colder weather is set to hit Norfolk next week with the Met Office warning of "winter hazards"....

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To COP or not to COP? Climate activists on why they are still showing up in Azerbaijan

To COP or not to COP? Climate activists on why they are still showing up in Azerbaijan...

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Warmest day of the week followed by chance of showers in the coming days

Warm and dry conditions today. Don't forget to moisturize....

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Global carbon emissions inch upwards in 2024 despite progress on EVs, renewables and deforestation

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels continue to increase, year on year. This sobering reality will be prese...

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NYT report echoes Okhla residents’ fears of health risk posed by waste plant. CPCB says ‘panic unnecessary’

In 2016, country's apex pollution watchdog told NGT that plant was ‘safe’. Four years on, its report said presence o...

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Floods caused by torrential rain severely hit Italy's Sicily

Flood was particularly strong in Torre Archirafi, where it tossed cars around and dragged some of them into sea, reports...

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Dementia-related deaths spiked during COVID lockdowns, says CDC

Deaths linked to dementia surged during COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 and remained elevated the following two years, the Ce...

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Russian ‘spy whale’ was actually an aquatic guard turned ‘hooligan’

Five years ago, Norway received an unexpected visitor. Beginning in April 2019, residents on the islands of Ingøya and ...

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‘Dreams reduced to memories’: COP29 world leaders lay out first-hand experiences of climate change

‘Dreams reduced to memories’: COP29 world leaders lay out first-hand experiences of climate change...

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GO2 Delivery and LuftCar Partner to Revolutionize Cleantech Cargo Delivery in Virginia and North Carolina

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GO2 Delivery, a leader in same-day, carbon-neutral courier services i...

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Smart Energy Decisions Opens Nominations for 2025 WISE Awards Celebrating Women in Smart Energy

PORTLAND, Maine, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Energy Decisions (SED), a professional network that provides busine...

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When will it snow in UK? Weather expert says when to expect brutal Arctic blast to start

EXCLUSIVE: A senior meteorological expert has predicted snow could be falling soon in large amounts over parts of the co...

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Spaniards brace for fresh storms two weeks after deadly Valencia floods

VALENCIA/MALAGA (Reuters): Spaniards braced for further heavy rain and storms on Wednesday, just two weeks after rain an...

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Synthetic Grass Warehouse Expands Operations with a New Colorado Location

DENVER, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synthetic Grass Warehouse (SGW), a leading provider of artificial turf solutions, ...

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2024 WM Recycling Report Shows Education, Access and Investment are Critical to Strengthening the Nation's Recycling System

Survey of consumers and businesses reveals many Americans want to recycle, despite confusion on what happens to material...

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Notes from the underground: How a subway tunnel became NYC’s most unlikely therapy spot

Notes from the underground: How a subway tunnel became NYC’s most unlikely therapy spot...

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Shell Wins Appeal in Dutch Climate Ruling

On 12 November 2024, the Court of Appeal in The Hague handed down its ruling in the appeal proceedings between Shell plc...

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‘We clearly are not doing enough’: Global carbon emissions head for record high in 2024

‘We clearly are not doing enough’: Global carbon emissions head for record high in 2024...

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From a small meetup to global phenomenon: How parkrun got 10 million people obsessed with running

From a small meetup to global phenomenon: How parkrun got 10 million people obsessed with running...

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Russia plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, says premier

Mikhail Mishustin says 85% of Russia’s energy comes from clean, low-emission generation...

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John Wheeler: The term "Polar Vortex" is misused and misunderstood

A weak Polar Vortex often leads to more cold air outbreaks....

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First Alert Weather: Cold and windy conditions Wednesday

CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast....

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Josh's Forecast: Nice by mid-November standards, but chilly to start the day

Western New York will have some nice weather for the day today, by mid-November standards, despite the morning chill. Ex...

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BluSmart reports 77% GMV growth in first half of FY25

BluSmart, an Indian electric vehicle ride-hailing company, witnessed significant growth. The company's GMV surged by 77%...

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Stark warning on emissions as leaders split on climate goals at COP29

Global leaders offered competing views on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks Wednesday as a new report warned ...

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Bao buns, burgers, and gyros: Street food lineup unveiled for upcoming STACK

A tasty lineup of street food traders has been unveiled for the upcoming Middlesbrough STACK....

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Rats will be driven out of gardens for good if you grow 3 plants they naturally hate

It turns out the easiest yet most effective way to keep rats out of your garden is not with cruel traps or toxic chemica...

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Faster flowing glaciers could help predict nearby volcanic activity

Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found, which cou...

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Affordable new water radar debuts to combat flood risks

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As warming temperatures decrease reservoir and river levels, they are ...

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Masdar Signs Agreement to Develop 1GW Mingbulak Wind Farm in Uzbekistan

Joint Study Agreement with Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan signed on sidelines of COP29 in Baku New 1GW wind farm in Mi...

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UK weather maps show snow bomb blitzing nation with -9C Arctic blast sparking 5-day freeze

EXCLUSIVE: Forecast maps show a large band of snowy weather arriving over much of the UK and northwest Europe....

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Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship

Torrential rains and floods in 29 of Nigeria's 36 states this year have destroyed more than 1.5 million hectares of crop...

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Encourage your Christmas cactus to ‘produce more blooms’ with expert's simple care tips

Christmas cacti will soon be in bloom across the country, but to help them thrive through the festive season, here's how...

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An update on the COP29 Climate Change Conference

The U.K., Brazil and China are stepping up as climate leaders as the incoming Trump administration picks heads for key a...

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Local cowboy inducted into All Cowboys and Arena Champions Hall of Fame

Rick McCoy is a real cowboy; not like the ones you see on television....

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UK writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize with 'miraculous' space station novel 'Orbital'

UK writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize with 'miraculous' space station novel 'Orbital'...

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How to grow bearberry shrubs – for a North American evergreen ground cover

This low-growing native plant can survive cold, frosty weather in northerly regions...

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Nigeria: 33 Million Could Face Hunger Next Year

[UN News] Three UN agencies appealed on Tuesday for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shock...

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COP29: What's happening on day three of the UN climate conference?

COP29: What's happening on day three of the UN climate conference?...

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Letters: You have to laugh at the state of New Orleans, otherwise you'd cry

Having been born and lived in New Orleans for most of my life, it is my hometown and I follow its exploits daily....

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At COP29, Azerbaijan navigates climate goals amid complex geopolitical ties

UN climate summit host Azerbaijan's attempt to lead in renewable energy faces challenges due to its reliance on fossil f...

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Europe needs more resources to tackle climate change, Greek PM says

(Reuters) - Europe is a global leader in green transition but needs more resources to tackle the impact of climate-relat...