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UN Climate Change Conference concludes after extension

The UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, which had been extended by over 30 hours, finally concluded on Sunday....

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London hit with yellow weather warning for wind amid storm Bert

A yellow weather warning has been issued for London as Storm Bert continues to sweep across the country....

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Solar power glut boosts California electric bills. Other states reap the benefits

California is now producing so much solar energy that the state must increasingly ask solar farms to stop producing to p...

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Storms bring chaos to Ireland, France, UK

Ireland, Britain and France faced travel chaos on Saturday and one person died as a winter storm battered northwest Euro...

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World approves UN rules for carbon trading between nations at COP29

New rules allowing wealthy polluting countries to buy carbon-cutting "offsets" from developing nations were agreed at UN...

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Storm Bert: All the roads shut in Somerset so far

STORM Bert is causing disruption on the roads in Somerset today (Sunday, November 24, 2024), with fallen trees and flood...

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Yellow warning issued as Storm Bert hits county with 65mph winds

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds in Norfolk as Storm Bert hits the county with gusts ...

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Donald Trump holds the key to how federal government will be funded as time ticks on budget

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House left town Thursday without coming up with a plan to handle the annual budget, which they n...

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Marshall Christian's Macy Hester signs to swim at Ouachita Baptist University

In front of friends, family, teachers and students at Marshall Christian Academy, senior Macy Hester signed her National...

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UK town sounds WW2 siren as Storm Bert continues to lash Britain

Britain will continue to be hit by the 'multi-hazard weather alert' with Storm Bert showing no intention of slowing down...

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Israeli authorities rescue endangered birds illegally captured in West Bank

Nature and Parks Authority inspectors and IDF forces locate illegal hunters who captured endangered birds; after medical...

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Storms across the US could complicate travel during Thanksgiving week

Forecasters through the U.S. issued warnings that another round of winter weather could complicate travel leading up to ...

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Yes, there is a lot of greenwashing, but Cop summits are our best chance of averting climate breakdown | Ashish Ghadiali

Despite its imperfections the process of tackling the climate crisis will not be derailed, even in the face of US backtr...

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Camper woken up by 'terrifying' noise in middle of night – where it came from was worse

Luke Nichols, known as Outdoor Boys on YouTube, has shared a number of his wild camping adventures online - and his most...

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Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally-born panda twins

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100t...

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Israel's heads into cold spell ahead of possible first snow of season

Country sees first significant cold wave for the winter with temperatures expected to drop significantly accompanied by ...

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Obituary: James Michael Price

ROCKLAND - James Michael Price, 71, died at home in Rockland, Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born in Skowhegan, March 21, 19...

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Obituary: Harold “Hal” Norvell Jr.

GARDINER - Harold “Hal” Norvell Jr., died peacefully on Nov. 19, 2024.Hal was born in Charleston, S.C., on March 23,...

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Obituary: Mariette T. Lessard-Carey

SOUTH PORTLAND - Mariette T. Lessard-Carey, 90, passed away on Nov. 14, 2024. She was born on July 14, 1934, in ......

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Obituary: Verna L. Pike

FARMINGTON - Verna L. Pike, 88, of Farmington, Maine, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 21, 2024...

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Gardener shares lawn job that must be done now to avoid 'thin, patchy grass in spring'

We are in peak leaf falling season, where leaves are falling in huge quantities and settling onto our gardens and lawns....

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How and when to prune climbing hydrangeas – for healthy flowering vines that will bloom better than ever next year

Knowing the right time to prune climbing hydrangeas will keep your plants looking their best...

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Staying cloudy to wrap up the weekend on a mild note

Clouds continue to blanket the region once again today, however temperatures remain in the 40s this afternoon before a b...

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Woman, 76, told garden tidy up will cost £2,500 – but then it's transformed for free

A 76-year-old woman was told it would cost £2,500 to have her overgrown garden cut - but she ended up getting it transf...

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From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, here’s what was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks

Expectations were low for the latest UN climate summit. But climate law expert Jacqueline Peel – who was at the talks ...

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy, cool Sunday in New York - 11/23/24

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for November 23 at 11 p.m....

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Patio moss ‘dies off’ in 24 hours with 1 ‘strong household staple’ - not bleach or vinegar

Moss tends to thrive during wet, wintery weather, and though it may seem harmless, it can quickly become a slippery haza...

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Stop poinsettias 'wilting' and 'shedding' by avoiding 2 common watering mistakes

Poinsettias are a popular plant during the festive periods that are known for their red and green foliage. If they are n...

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How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit

While offering relief to low-income households, such measures encourage the continued use of the fossil fuels driving cl...

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It's not too late to plant this one type of flower but you'll have to be quick

If you're hoping to add some life to your garden over the winter months, you'll need to plant this one type of flower be...

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COP29 U.N. climate summit: Developing nations slam 'paltry' $300 billion climate deal

After two exhausting weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations banged through the contentious...

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LSU students broke out an early chant calling for Brian Kelly's firing during Vanderbilt game

LSU got off to a slow start offensively against Vanderbilt on Saturday night, and Tiger fans wasted no time in letting t...

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Lawns will look healthy in spring if you do 5 simple tasks during winter

Do not let your lawn turn patchy and unruly because it will make the spring and summer jobs so much harder....

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5 p.m. Weather Forecast - 11/23/24

The jet stream is bringing in cool temperatures through the state and strong winds into the high country....

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USU Engineer Pioneers Sustainable Construction Techniques Using Microbial Materials

Promising research is taking root in the world of structural engineering, led by a local environmental engineer. Erika E...

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Emerging economies, including India, criticise $300 bn COP29 climate finance deal as insufficient

The target, hailed by UN as 'insurance policy for humanity against global warming', aims to help 'poorer nations' cope w...

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First Alert Forecast: Blustery chill Saturday night in New York - 11/23/24

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for November 23 at 6 p.m....

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Up to 7 inches of snow expected through Tuesday

More snow is coming to Fairbanks starting Sunday, the National Weather Service weather forecast on Friday....

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What can Commission for Air Quality Management do to improve Delhi air?

Why did the Supreme Court pull up the the Commission for Air Quality Management?...

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Cop29 secures last minute $300bn climate finance deal as talks saved from collapse

Dramatic day saw prolonged negotiations, walkouts by vulnerable nations and protests echoing through corridors...

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COP29: $300b in climate finance approved, some left disappointed

COP29 closed in the hours of Sunday morning with a deal adopted whereby developed countries will inject at least $300 bi...

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Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

The deal reached at the close of the two-week COP29 summit in Azerbaijan resulted from fractious and at times openly hos...

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UN climate talks return from brink of collapse to clinch $450 billion deal

The funding will help poorer countries deal with the impacts of climate change, with rich countries leading the payments...

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Why is there a row over climate finance?

What are the prickly issues of the 29th edition of the Conference of Parties on global warming? Why is there bickering o...

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Developed nations offer $300 billion annually after 10 years to Global South

The $300 billion figure, however, is a far cry from the $1.3 trillion the Global South has been demanding in the three y...

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Morning Weather Forecast - 11/23/24

Warm autumn temperatures grace the Valley air this afternoon....

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Canada AI project hopes to help reverse mass insect extinction

Researchers in Canada are using artificial intelligence to monitor the ongoing mass extinction of insects, hoping to col...

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Festive events and things to do with the whole family this Christmas across Northern Ireland

There is something magical for everyone to get into the Christmas spirit this year...

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5 County Durham pubs and restaurants with 'glowing reviews' you should visit

5 County Durham pubs and restaurants with 'glowing reviews', according to TripAdvisor....

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Parts of the Bay Area could still see minor flooding after heavy rainfall

The Bay Area is getting a break after the heavy rainfall on Friday, but the amount of rain that fell means some areas re...

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U.N. rules for carbon trading between nations approved at COP29 climate talks

This decision, taken during extra time at the COP29 conference, is a major step forward in a thorny debate that has drag...

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Removing a beloved Sewickley dam, for safety and fish

There are nearly 3,400 dams in Pennsylvania regulated by the state. Many of those are “low head” dams spanning from ...

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Norfolk’s floodwall project: See the latest renderings for the first section

The Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Norfolk recently presented the latest design renderings for a massive floodw...

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Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight

Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danie...