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New Jersey wildfires: Maps show huge area at risk as blaze lights sky up hellish red

The wildfire in New Jersey claimed the life of one parks employee and continues to rage as National Weather Service issu...

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US finalizes waste methane fine on drillers, but future uncertain

US President Joe Biden's outgoing government announced on Tuesday a rule to impose fees on the oil and gas industry for ...

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Growing pollution in Pakistan's Punjab province has sickened 1.8M people in a month, officials say

Worsening air pollution sickened an estimated 1.8 million people in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province in the past month...

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World's largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022

Scientists can't know precisely when a volcano is about to erupt, but they can sometimes pick up telltale signs....

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UN carbon market inches closer after COP29 agreement

The creation of a UN-backed global carbon market has taken a step closer to reality with governments approving new stand...

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Two Honda motorbikes stolen from garage during burglary in Staithes

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following a burglary at Cliff Road in Staithes....

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COP29: Who pays for climate action in developing nations—and how much—becomes more urgent

This year's United Nations climate summit, the Conference of the Parties (COP29) which starts in Azerbaijan this week, h...

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Final supermoon of 2024 rises this week: Here's when to watch

The supermoon rises after the peak of the Taurid meteor shower and before the Leonids are most active....

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Mountain View company works to electrify big rigs

When we talk about electric vehicles, we tend to think about cars. But big rigs also account for a sizeable piece of car...

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New deep-sea slug catches crustaceans like a Venus fly trap

Marine biologists have found a new sea slug that is right at home in the ocean’s deep and dark midnight zone. With a l...

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Current models may overestimate future impacts of climate change on Chesapeake Bay dead zones, study finds

A study led by scientists at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS has demonstrated surprising variability in the result...

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Spain braces for new storms as flooding disaster’s political fallout continues

King Felipe VI reportedly plans to revisit Valencia amid alerts for heavy rain, high waves and strong windsPeople in flo...

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Machine learning predicts highest-risk groundwater sites to improve water quality monitoring

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a machine learning framework that uses limited water quality samp...

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Authoritarian fossil fuel states keep hosting climate conferences. How do they operate? What do they want?

For the third year in a row, the United Nations Climate Change Conference will be hosted by an authoritarian state that ...

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New scam emerges now with WhatsApp getting compromised

The victim had received a WhatsApp message from his daughter-in-law’s father, asking for Rs 2 lakh, promising to retur...

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Starmer confirms that the UK has committed to an 81% cut to emissions by 2035 – video

Keir Starmer has confirmed that the UK has committed to an 81% cut to emissions by 2035. The prime minister also said th...

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Andhra Pradesh: 563 kg ganja seized; 3 inter-state smugglers arrested

Maji is accused of cultivating the Ganja, Bardhan is involved in the transportation and Majji was facilitating its movem...

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'Drowning' mangrove forests in Maldives signal global coastal threat, say researchers

Researchers have found evidence that mangrove forests—which protect tropical and subtropical coastlines—are drowning...

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Tropical update: Disturbance in the Caribbean has 80% chance of development over the next 7 days

A tropical depression or tropical storm Sara possible in the Caribbean...

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What is Article 6 and why is it controversial? Campaigners react to adoption of carbon credit rules

What is Article 6 and why is it controversial? Campaigners react to adoption of carbon credit rules...

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Deadly semi crash in Phoenix near I-10

A driver was killed following a crash with a semi-truck near the Interstate 10 overpass at 5st Avenue. Phoenix Police di...

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Worldwide assessment shows climate change threatens rare temperate rainforests

Up to two thirds of the world's temperate rainforests could fall victim to climate change by the year 2100 according to ...

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‘We may have less to offer’: US negotiators confront diminished standing at COP29

The Biden administration tried to project confidence in the early days of the U.N. climate conference, but all signs poi...

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Novel machine learning techniques can measure ocean's oxygen loss more accurately

Oxygen is essential for living organisms, particularly multicellular life, to metabolize organic matter and energize all...

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Merida City Council presents new environmental strategy

Building a greener and more sustainable city is a priority, as indicated by Municipal President Cecilia Patrón Laviada...

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Intrepid HK based swimmers swam around HK island to raise funds for oyster reef restoration

The swim, fully supported by Wheelock Properties, successfully raises funds for The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) oyster re...

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Debenham hot brush now £30 shoppers are buying over '£400 Dyson AirWrap'

"Best hairdryer I have ever had. I even prefer it to my Dyson. Gives a great body without being over the top. Nice bounc...

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Tuesday morning First Alert Weather forecast 11/12/24

Jessica Burch shows us the next round of wet weather headed toward the Bay Area....

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Scientists crack the mystery of why the corpse flower smells like death

The corpse flower lives up to its nickname. Native to Sumatran rainforests of Indonesia, the giant tropical plant can li...

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Balkan capitals see extreme air pollution, rank among world’s worst

BELGRADE (AP): Three Balkans region capitals – Belgrade, Pristina and Sarajevo – were on Friday among the 10 most po...

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Turning wild deer into sustainable solution for nature, hunger

WINCHESTER (AP): In the half-light of dusk, Martin Edwards surveys the shadows of the ancient woodland from a high seat ...

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Carbon diplomacy: How Europe can steer China’s climate path

Beijing is poised to make a pivotal decision that will shape global climate action for decades to come and directly affe...

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What are they saying at the COP29 climate summit?

BAKU (Reuters) -World leaders are speaking at the U.N. climate summit in Baku on Tuesday where United Nations Secretary ...

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‘Crazy young penguin’ travels to Australia from Antarctica. Is climate change to blame?

‘Crazy young penguin’ travels to Australia from Antarctica. Is climate change to blame?...

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PM Mitchell attending Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan

The Grenada delegation will also showcase the impacts of Hurricane Beryl and Grenada’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) ...

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Quickly kill gravel weeds with 1 cheap kitchen item that is not vinegar or hot water

Weeds can grow in between the gravel on driveways and patios, leading to an unkempt look. Fortunately, a gardening exper...

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Inmotive Forges Strategic Partnership Agreement with Bando Chemical Industries

Agreement aims to accelerate the adoption of Inmotive's Ingear in two- and three-wheel applications TORONTO, ON, Nov. 12...

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SEforALL's CEO, Damilola Ogunbiyi, named to the 2024 TIME100 climate list of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action

Sustainable energy and development trailblazer receives yet another prestigious award BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 12, 2024 /P...

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Carbon Upcycling, Minnesota DOT and National Road Research Alliance Joint Study Shows High-Performance Low-Carbon Concrete is 30% Stronger than Existing Roadways

Carbon Upcycling's concrete mix demonstrated a 28% increase in strength at 28 days and a 32% increase in strength at 56 ...

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Minneapolis Weather: Week of Sun and Rain Ahead, Says National Weather Service

Minneapolis will experience mixed weather, starting with sun and breezy conditions, leading into rainy periods starting ...

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What is Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement adopted at COP29 & why climate researchers are sceptical

Multiple attempts previously to both define and adopt it have failed. Yalchin Rafiyev, the lead negotiator of COP29 from...

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MOVING FORWARD ON CLIMATE CHANGE: MALAYSIA'S COMMITMENT TO A JUST AND ACCELERATED TRANSITION TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia has firmly set itself on the path of climate action. We are det...

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Wild bird numbers continue ‘alarming’ decline in UK, Defra figures show

All bird species have declined in number, after suffering habitat loss, pesticide use, climate breakdown and bird fluWil...

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What the Met Office has to say about potential snowfall in the UK

'Wintry' weather lies ahead as we get closer to Christmas...

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Jess Loseke, CEO of Midwest Barrel Co., Named One of Louisville's "Most Admired CEOs"

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jess Loseke, CEO and co-founder of Midwest Barrel Co., has been named one...

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Boulder weather: High of 55 with cloudy skies

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

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For farms and rural businesses, a fresh and funded harvest includes the sun

A federal initiative helps rural business owners and farmers slash expenses by funding solar and other energy innovation...

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Big Oil’s climate targets

(Reuters) - The world's biggest oil and gas companies have set varying targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from t...

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How Democrats are making a billion-dollar push to decarbonize California’s ports amid Trump’s return

More than $322 million in federal funding will go to the Port of Oakland's zero-emission energy transition as part of a ...

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NitroVolt is helping farmers make their own fertilizer using renewable power

The majority of the world’s ammonia is produced using the 115-year-old Haber-Bosch process, which is heavily reliant o...

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Fidelity Building Services Group Expands with the Acquisition of Tropic-Kool

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelity Building Services Group (Fidelity), one of the nation's leading...

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New IBM Report Shows Strong Tailwinds Behind Corporate Investment in AI for Sustainability; But Ambitions Don't Yet Match Actions

Business leaders see the benefits of investing in IT for sustainability, with 88% planning to increase investments in IT...

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Drivers warned of delays on A11 and A47 as 65ft boat is moved

A 65ft boat being moved across the A11 and A47 is to cause delays for drivers in Norfolk....

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UK weather maps turn white as forecast shows exact date 742-mile Arctic blast could hit

Conditions are set to plunge to below freezing bringing with it a substantial amount of snowfall and ice....

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5 Key Factors Influencing Solar Energy Generation in the Algarve

With its abundant sunshine, the Algarve is a prime location for harnessing solar power through PV systems. As an interna...

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Filming of Amanda Knox series in Perugia sparks local backlash

Filming of Amanda Knox series in Perugia sparks local backlash...