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Lawns will revive and be healthy again if 1 'key step' is completed before autumn arrives

If you've noticed your lawn losing its vibrant green colour or bare patches creeping in, don't worry - it's not too late...

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Portugal battles ferocious wildfires as toll rises to seven

Thousands of firefighters on Tuesday battled wildfires in Portugal that have killed seven people and burnt more land in ...

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Storm Boris toll rises to 21 in central Europe

The death toll has risen to 21 in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by Storm Boris in central Europe, authoriti...

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Green Mining Market to Reach $16.9 Billion by 2029

"BCC Research Study Projects 7.4% CAGR, with Market Growth from $11.4 Billion in 2023 to $16.9 Billion by 2029, Driven b...

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Firefighters welcome All Ireland GAA finalist Niall Grimley with McElvanna family at support group for road collision victims

On-call firefighters welcomed All Ireland winning footballer Niall Grimley and the Sam Maguire Cup to a special meeting ...

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First Alert Weather: Rain is coming on Wednesday

CBS News New York's John Elliott says to enjoy the beautiful conditions on Tuesday because the next two days will be now...

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UK cold weather maps turn white and show exact date Britain to shiver in -1C Arctic blast

Despite the recent uptick in temperatures across parts of the UK this week, more cold weather is set to put an end to su...

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Urban sustainable development needs to secure basic human needs, finds study

Urban sustainable development (USD) plans and policies cover a wide range of issues, such as biodiversity protection, tr...

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‘Dream team’: Green groups breathe a sigh of relief on von der Leyen’s climate choices

Climate activists and the renewable energy lobby have broadly interpreted Ursula von der Leyen’s commissioner picks �...

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UK public is becoming more 'carbon capable'—here's what that means

As climate change intensifies, rising public awareness and incremental behavioral changes will hopefully evolve into tra...

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Proposed $1.35 Billion Investment in Southeast Louisiana Would Establish the World's Largest Carbon Negative Renewable Natural Gas / Ultra-Green Hydrogen Facility

Woodland Biofuels expects Phase 1 of the project to create 110 direct new jobs in St. John the Baptist Parish. The new f...

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Residents object to 1,400-home ‘Mountby’ scheme in Scarborough over transport and environmental concerns

Plans to build a village of 1,400 homes in Scarborough has met with opposition from residents and authorities....

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Portadown woman, who stole laundry pods worth £526.50 from Lynas Food Outlet, was 'under duress' Craigavon court told

A 29-year-old woman, who stole goods worth more than £600 from two stores, claimed she was doing it “under duress”....

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Cinetcomm Enhances Connectivity Solutions with Addition of Eutelsat OneWeb LEO Service

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinetcomm, a pioneer in global satellite communications solutions, and Eutelsa...

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Robert Burns statue discovered in compost heap showcased to Scottish public for the first time

The Robert Burns statue - recovered from South Africa - was lovingly restored in Alloway before being moved to its new h...

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Young, hungry female’s attack of young boy reveals much about state of California mountain lions

New evidence in the attack of a 5-year-old boy by a mountain lion at a California park sheds light on factors that add t...

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Banish 'heavy' lawn mushrooms with quick fix gardening task that can be done now

Mushrooms thrive when soil is damp, so they often make an appearance after periods of rain and cool weather. While some ...

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Tuesday morning First Alert Weather forecast 9/17/24

Jessica Burch shows us why we are getting gusty winds this week....

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Three firefighters die as Portugal battles dozens of wildfires

NELAS, Portugal (Reuters): Three Portuguese firefighters died on Tuesday in one of dozens of forest blazes ravaging the ...

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UK to give Asian Development Bank guarantee to unlock climate finance

LONDON (Reuters): Britain will next month provide a guarantee for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help unlock more t...

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Dunya Analytics Closes $1.2 Million Seed Round to Simplify Biodiversity Risk Measurement for Businesses

The company's science-based digital platform makes nature-related financial risk analysis easy and actionable WILMINGTON...

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You could be breathing in microplastics that then enter your brain, new research reveals

New research has revealed that plastic from everyday items has the ability to infiltrate the brain....

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HNO International Signs Offtake Agreement to Supply Hydrogen Fuel to a Major Fuel Cell Truck Fleet in Texas

HOUSTON, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HNO International (OTC: HNOI) is pleased to announce the signing of an offtake a...

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Common plant is 'ideal' for creating privacy and 'screening' in overlooked gardens

One gardening pro is calling on Brits to ignore the bad press bamboo can get and give it a chance in their gardens....

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Bridlington man jailed for three years after attempting to groom underage boy

A perverted predator who attempted to groom who they thought to be a teenage boy online to then meet and sexually abuse ...

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Meet the bird with a 'little spoon' in east China

The spoon-billed sandpiper, nicknamed "little spoon" due to its unique spoon-shaped beak, is a small bird measuring 14-1...

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Temperatures below normal this week

That means another cool day for the Southland....

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Residents celebrate a milestone on Cactus plant eradication

Pastoralists’ community in Laikipia North Sub County are an inch closer to eradicating invasive Cactus plant (Opuntia ...

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Breakthrough in the electrification of commercial vehicles: CATL Unveils Revolutionary TECTRANS Battery System

HANOVER, Germany, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At IAA Transportation 2024, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limite...

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Revolt RV1 e-bike launched at Rs 84,990: Runs at just 5% the cost of petrol bikes

Revolt Motors has unveiled the RV1 electric commuter motorcycle in two variants: RV1 and RV1+, priced at Rs 84,990 and R...

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Could a controversial plan to add iron to the ocean help it capture more carbon?

There has been public backlash against the controversial technique, known as ocean iron fertilisation, in the past....

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David Guetta and Keinemusik among industry recipients of DJ Awards 2024

The first awards have been announced ahead of the DJ Awards 2024, the highly anticipated return of the once annual award...

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Divert, Inc. and Blue Diamond Growers Announce Partnership to Transform Almond Processing Byproducts into Renewable Energy

Divert's new facility in Turlock, California will enable Blue Diamond to convert almond byproducts into renewable energy...

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Co Tyrone motorist hit speed of 120mph on way to see bonfire in Larne

A motorist with a defective tyre on a Volkswagen Jetta was detected doing a speed of 120mph on his way with two friends ...

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Meru County hosts three-day Participatory Scenario Planning workshop for October-December rainy season

Meru County has kicked off a three-day participatory Scenario Planning Worksop which is majorly meant to guide farmers d...

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Death toll rises to 20 as floods batter central Europe

Thousands of people evacuated from their homes amid floods, caused by deadly Storm Boris...

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BizFocus Ep.106: Buy Sichuan, sell global

BizFocus Ep.106: Buy Sichuan, sell global...

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Coconino County Planning and Zoning votes 4-2 to approve wind farm project north of Flagstaff

The Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission has voted 4-2 to approve a conditional use permit for a wind farm 25 ...

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Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Oct. 1 in Medina

Area residents are invited to attend the free workshopThe post Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Oc...

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New figures for all 15 MOT centres as almost 95,000 vehicle tests conducted over August 2024

Almost 95,000 full vehicle tests were conducted across Northern Ireland centres in August 2024, according to new figures...

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'Never seen this': Portuguese village battered by wildfire

The wildfires scorching the Aveiro region of northern Portugal are some of the worst locals have seen for a generation a...

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Fruit trees can grow better at home using gardening expert's key tip

Dave The Plantman explains there is one part of the tree which is crucial to succeeding in growing your own fruit in the...

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United Center, Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks Eliminate All Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles with Culligan International as the New Official Water Partner

Chicago-based businesses team up to deliver new, more sustainable water experiences CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/...

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Wildfires in Portugal claim 7 lives

40 injured as fires that broke out over weekend threaten residential areas, according to reports...

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New Energy Equity achieves Gold Certification for advancements on DEIJ issues

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Energy Equity, a wholly owned subsidiary of ALLETE Inc (NYSE:ALE), an...

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National Audubon Society and Heifer International Partner to Expand Conservation Ranching Program into Arkansas

Bird-friendly certification aims to improve bird habitat & connect consumers to conservation LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 17...

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National Grid Renewables Announces $800,000 in Charitable Giving through Unbridled Solar Project

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid Renewables announced today its pledge to contribute $800,000 i...

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The elected officials making political hay from disasters

Hello everyone, and welcome back to State of Emergency. I’m Jake, and today we’re going to be talking about how a po...

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Kohler Energy Rebrands as Rehlko

— Ushering in New Era of Sustainable Energy Innovation — — Rehlko builds on a 100-plus-year legacy of powering an ...

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Hgen draws on lessons from Tesla and SpaceX to drive down the cost of hydrogen

The startup focuses on optimizing the entire widget, from the electrolyzer’s electrodes to the tangle of pipes and pum...

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Arevon Secures $351 Million Financing Package for its Gibson Solar Project in Indiana

Arevon closes its sixth transaction in the last year totaling $3 billion in project financings SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and PRI...

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DuPont FilmTecTM Nanofiltration Membranes Win 2024 Sustainability Technology of the Year

Awarded at Global Sustainability & ESG Awards, Hosted by Sustainability LIVE WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswir...

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WattBridge Begins Commercial Operations at the 384-MW Remy Jade Facility, Its Sixth Generating Station in 4 Years

Texas Portfolio Supports Nearly 2 Million Homes in Load-Heavy ERCOT Zone, Plans for an Additional 1,600 MW Through Texas...

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Climate Impact Partners' Annual Fortune Global 500 Report Shows Quiet Climate Action

Despite external crises and ESG backlash, net zero commitments are up six percentage points this year among the world's ...

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Make room for design: Society and sustainability are the watchwords at Tallinn Design Festival

The largest design festival in the Baltics, the week-long Tallinn Design Festival is bringing the best of Estonian and i...

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Portugal wildfire death toll rises to 7: authorities

Portugal wildfire death toll rises to 7: authorities...

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Stop lavenders turning 'leggy and bare' this autumn with 1 simple 'golden rule' task

If lavenders are not regularly pruned, they can look unattractive and woody. Lavender plants need to be pruned once a ye...

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Brazilian firefighters battle national park wildfire enveloping Brasilia in smoke

Firefighters on Monday battled flames spreading through a national park in Brazil that is enveloping Brasilia in smoke. ...

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EarthX Convenes Leading Energy Experts to Confront a Key Environmental Challenge: How to Meet Growing Energy Demand While Safeguarding the Future of the Planet

DALLAS, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Half-Earth Day® 2024 – As the global energy demand surges amidst the escalatin...

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Wildfire smoke increases risk of mental illness in children, new study finds

Each day a child breathes wildfire smoke, that child's likelihood of experiencing anxiety and depression and other menta...