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New tool to help decision makers navigate possible futures of the Colorado River

The Colorado River is a vital source of water in the Western United States, providing drinking water for homes and irrig...

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FARM AID URGES EATERS AND POLICYMAKERS TO JOIN FARMERS, ADVOCATES TO FIGHT CORPORATE POWER

2024 Festival Highlights Farmer Efforts to Strengthen Community Food Systems SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2024 /PRN...

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Wandering Central Washington: The lost summer: Harvesting joy from disappointment

As summer turns into autumn, quite a few family members and friends have been sharing their frustration with this summer...

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Gardeners must do this one thing to lawns now - or risk bald patches next spring

Taking care of your garden before the winter sets in could mean it will be looking much better by the time next summer r...

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Record rains in Japan’s quake-stricken Noto region kill at least one

TOKYO (Reuters): Record rains in central Japan’s Noto region, still recovering from a major New Year’s Day earthquak...

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Greenhouse gas emissions drop across California, due to clean fuel shifts: Regulators

Sharon Udasin California’s greenhouse gas emissions have plunged in recent years across most sectors, falling about 2....

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Climbing stairs most effective calorie burning exercise, even a few flights a day make a difference

If you're trying to lose weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise - or just adding a few...

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Gardeners urged to do this one thing with hanging baskets in September

If you're looking to make sure your garden is ready for the winter months, these tips could make it easier for you to ke...

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Severe storms and rain continue to push through parts of Minnesota

Severe storms continue to push through the metro on Saturday morning, with some areas even experiencing hail....

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Coffee could be more than a morning pick-me-up, according to new research

The latest study should be a comfort for caffeine drinkers, but isn't necessarily a sign to start a new habit....

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First Alert Weather: A pleasant feel Saturday in NYC - 9/21/24

Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning forecast on CBS News New York....

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Count salmon. Get paid. Expect grizzlies

The weirs in Alaska’s rivers and elsewhere are crucial tools for managing fisheries....

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Sunny Saturday; Watching for Sunday rain

The last full day of Summer will sure feel like it! Highs are back into the 80s in southeastern Wisconsin. Rain returns ...

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Yellow weather warning issued across Norfolk

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Norfolk on Monday, September 23....

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Revamp approved for listed ‘VII Houses’ in Armagh

Planning consent has been granted for alterations to iconic listed property and guest house/hotel ‘VII Houses’, at 4...

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Who is Léon?

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Léon. There’s “The Listener’s Corn...

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Brits warned as 32C scorcher set to hit Spain for six days - new maps

A plume of scorching hot air will engulf popular Spanish tourist destinations next week....

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First-ever southern Utah waterwise garden tour aims to help businesses, homeowners kick the grass habit

Southern Utah event aimed at helping area residents and businesses save water by using desert-appropriate landscaping...

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Popular Chantry Flat hiking area to reopen years after Bobcat Fire. Here’s what to know

The Bobcat Fire destroyed more than 115,000 acres in and around the Angeles National Forest four years ago, and forced t...

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Mathews: The California magic in Uncle Jim’s wonderful life

Community actor, charitable donor and 'Grandpa Geek' saw new opportunities in every little thing around him....

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Opinion: Trump hates California so much, he threatened to stop aid to wildfire victims

Former president's eagerness to withhold funds from a liberal state would punish areas that typically vote Republican....

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Tomato disease can destroy gardens if gardeners do not spot 1 sign of infection quickly

Gardeners need to be aware that a serious tomato disease is very common in autumn, and that knowing the signs will save ...

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UK weather maps turn red as huge 400-mile Atlantic storm rattles across Britain

WXCharts has forecast a storm to sweep across the country next week, bringing with it high winds and rain....

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Gardeners urged to ‘check sheds’ as legal warning issued over slug pellets

Gardeners have been warned they must check their sheds as a legal warning has been issued over slug pellets....

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MG Windsor EV without BaaS launched in India at Rs 13.49 lakh: Variants, features, range and more

Talking about the battery and e-motor, Windsor gets a 38kWh LFP battery paired with a front axle-mounted motor which put...

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US election uncertainty clouds UN climate finance progress: Analysis

Countries might resolve differences over climate finance at next week's U.N. meetings in New York, but uncertainty surro...

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Southern California forests are burning. Protect them from their biggest threat — people

The fires burning around L.A. were sadly predictable. As the next mega heat wave arrives, close government-managed fores...

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California cracks down on another Central Valley farm area for groundwater depletion

California has placed the Tule groundwater subbasin on probationary status, a step that brings additional state oversigh...

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John Wheeler: The equinox is not all that equal, except at the equator

Here in the mid-latitudes, the sunrise and sunset are not precisely twelve hours each....

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UK weather: New maps show fresh 'mini heatwave' will blast Britain before Arctic blast

EXCLUSIVE: A weather expert warned this last mini heatwave will be the "last of the summer wine" as autumn moves in and ...

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Hydrangeas will grow the biggest ‘billowiest blooms’ if 1 garden job is avoided in autumn

Gardeners need to be very careful when caring for hydrangeas in autumn as doing one simple job could greatly injure the ...

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Best solar light brands – 3 reliable companies for lights that actually work

As a product tester, I've tried a lot of solar lights, and I know that they can be poor quality. These are the best sola...

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It's not too late to plant grass seed in September – lawn experts reveal this is the ideal time to sow some grasses

September is not too late to sow, providing you have time for the grass to establish before the frosts arrive...

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From huge aubergines to long runner beans: Inside the world of giant vegetable growing

A competitive spirit and lots of dedication is what unites giant vegetable growers around the world....

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Warming Trend Continues Through the Weekend Across Bulgaria

The weekend will kick off with clear and warm conditions across Bulgaria. A gradual warming trend begins today and is ex...

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What makes Dundee Design Festival the world’s most sustainable design event

Set in a former factory and powered by renewable energy, here is why the upcoming Dundee Design Festival is touted to be...

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The Biden administration is fighting smugglers of a potent greenhouse gas

Since the start of fiscal 2024, the Biden administration has stopped roughly 25 illegal shipments of hydrofluorocarbons....

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Class 4A roundup: Loyola, Minden, Northwood and Woodlawn collect victories Friday

The Loyola Flyers got three touchdown runs from Mason Drake and quarterback Bryce Restovich ran for one and passed for t...

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Four giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta to return to China in mid-October

After housing giant pandas for a quarter-century, Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, the U.S. state of Georgia, announced on Friday...

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Gucci touts 'casual grandeur,' Tod's focuses on Artisanal Intelligence and Versace plays it safe

The fashion palate cleanser of the season: white. Milan fashion houses, more often than not this season, are opening the...

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74 illegal dumpsites identified across Mombasa County

Despite the Mombasa County government’s unwavering efforts to combat irresponsible dumping, the county remains challen...

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Study shows U.S. heat deaths projected to soar by mid-century

A new study has projected a dramatic increase in deaths related to extreme temperatures across the United States by the ...

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Obituary: Lucille M. Beaulieu

AUGUSTA - It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Lucille M. Beaulieu, 95. Lucille was born in ......

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Meet the women who refused to be kept out of boys-only Scottish Flying Club

The Scottish Flying Club’s ‘no ladies allowed’ rule was ditched with months of its formation by five former First ...

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Glasgow's critics are wrong: Here's why it's the greatest city on Earth

Despite Glasgow being scandalously held back from fulfilling its true potential, no other city was able to step into the...

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Cooling down this weekend

It will feel like fall for a few days, before the warm temperatures make their return....

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'I’m a houseplant expert - here are jobs to do now for thriving indoor plants all winter'

Houseplants will soon enter their dormant period, which means their growth will slow and a change in routine is needed....

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IFS: Clumsy capital gains reform could ‘harm government’s growth mission’

The influential think tank said the levy was "crying out for reform", but warned that poorly designed measures could do ...

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Coleraine business its4women supports Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

A breast cancer awareness campaign, supported by a Coleraine business, has been launched by women whose cancer was detec...

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Cecilia steamrolls Northside to bounce back from impromptu loss on storm weekend

Senior Diesel Solari scored a touchdown in four different ways, and sophomore Braylon Calais added three TDs in less tha...

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No. 1-ranked Calvary couldn't find 'energy' or a victory in trip to Franklin Parish

Franklin Parish clearly didn’t care about records, rankings or predictions. And the Patriots weren't impressed with th...

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High School Football: Pine Tree Pirates hold off rival Hallsville, 30-27

Pine Tree continued its stellar start to the 2024 season with a hard-fought 30-27 homecoming victory Friday over Hallsvi...

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Teurlings remains undefeated with historic fourth straight win over old rival Notre Dame

Dane Charpentier didn't hesitate to put the game in his quarterback's hands....

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Country diary: For now, this heathland is in good hands | Jennifer Jones

Heswall, Wirral: Residents call their heath ‘the dales’. As I walk, I wonder what my great grandma would have seenTh...

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Episcopal racks up over 350 yards on the ground in a Week 3 win over Country Day

Seniors Reid Chauvin and Nathan Sanchez combined to score five touchdowns to power Episcopal to a 51-3 victory over Coun...

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First Alert Forecast: Highs near 80 Saturday in New York - 9/20/24

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 20 at 11 p.m....

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Vinegar is ‘only more effective’ at removing gravel weeds when paired with 2 kitchen items

Weeds annoyingly find it easy to penetrate gravel surfaces with their robust root systems, but there is a way to rid you...