Environment

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Man tries to smuggle exotic snakes and lizards into Israel through Ben Gurion Airport

The 60 non-native snakes and monitor lizards were stashed in the suitcase of a man from central Israel arriving from Ger...

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IWFA Cautions About Claims Involving Security Window Films

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The nonprofit International Window Film Association (IWFA) is cautioning the ...

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Best time to stop cutting your grass ahead of winter according to a gardening expert

Taking care of your lawn ahead of the winter is key for gorgeous greens in the spring....

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Octopus Energy: utility firm giving grants to UK customers losing Winter Fuel Payment - how to contact, apply

Millions of pounds is available to help customers stay warm this winter ❄️...

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What to know about this pesky fruit fly

So, what’s on the menu for the Oriental fruit fly? It loves a wide range of fruits and veggies....

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Kenya, Tanzania pledge to protect Mara-Serengeti ecosystem

Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have renewed their commitment to strengthen legislation to conserve the Mara-S...

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Alan’s guide to planting trees

Alan Titchmarsh shows how to plant both bare-root and container-grown trees, plus he shows how to plant an acer in a pot...

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Plant this herb to keep pesky wasps from infesting your garden

Planting these herbs is an easy way to keep wasps out of your garden....

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Real Madrid halts concerts over noise complaints – but is this enough for angry residents?

Following complaints of excessive noise, the Spanish football club said it was rescheduling or cancelling all upcoming s...

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Scarborough Pride to return this weekend with Drag Race star Tia Kofi

Pride will return to Scarborough Spa on Saturday, September 21, in a colourful celebration of the town’s LGBTQ+ commun...

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Childcare subsidy for almost 900 childen in Upper Bann

Upper Bann DUP Assembly Member Diane Dodds MLA has welcomed details provided by Education Minister Paul Givan in a respo...

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Inquiry refusal into Sean Brown murder an insult to family: McGlone

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the British Government’s refusal to hold a public inquiry into the mu...

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Comprehensive model uses airborne LiDAR data to predict walking travel times with unprecedented accuracy

You're a hotshot working to contain a wildfire. The conflagration jumps the fire line, forcing your crew to flee using p...

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Cooler weather on tap today with chance of light showers

There's a small chance of showers this morning from the coast to the mountains....

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UK high court blocks first new coal mine in 30 years. Is it the end of the ‘climate-damaging’ plan?

The developer’s claim that it would be a ‘net zero mine’ is legally flawed, according to the ruling....

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After 51 Years of Dedicated Service, Gordon L. Redd, Jr. Retires from Redd Pest Solutions, Passing the Torch to the Next Generation

GULFPORT, Miss., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After 51 years of service to his family-owned business, Redd Pest Soluti...

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Latham & Watkins Adds Energy Tax Partner in Washington, D.C.

Scott Cockerham advises on tax aspects of investments across the renewable energy and energy transition sectors. WASHING...

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Adams Land and Cattle kicks off Food 4 Youth Challenge

Adams Land and Cattle has started its sixth annual Food 4 Youth challenge in Custer County....

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San Diego County air pollution officers to develop alert system for noxious sewage odors

The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District will be expanding its role in addressing the foul odors affecting co...

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Will the Northern Lights illuminate Norfolk's skies tonight?

According to the Met Office the auroral activity is expected to peak tonight creating the chance to see the lights in No...

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UK weather maps show 24C ‘mini-heatwave’ sizzle Britain days before start of October

There will be some warm weather hitting the UK before autumn officially starts....

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'I LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT!' trends as backlash against Donald Trump’s ‘HATE’ post intensifies

Trump's four-worded outburst comes just days after Taylor Swift informed her 284 million Instagram followers that she wa...

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Donald Trump’s threat to withhold firefighting aid to California is blasted by firefighters union

The union leader says former President Trump should be 'ashamed' about comments he made in Los Angeles on emergency and ...

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What killed fish for miles in the South River? Atlanta officials are investigating

Officials are investigating a pollution incident that occurred earlier this month a few miles south of downtown Atlanta,...

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Can we engineer our way out of the climate crisis? Scientists hope to find out

After decades of trying to stop Earth from heating up, scientists are exploring how to reverse climate change and maybe ...

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US storm chaos predicted as flooding set to ravage these key states - new maps

The danger zone is projected to span over a thousand miles from western Texas and eastern New Mexico up to Montana and t...

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Lower shipping emissions may lead to higher global temperatures

Products that we depend on and use every day arrive by way of massive container ships to ports around the world. But the...

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Research highlights how global action can deliver transformative change for the planet

Dr. Souran Chatterjee, from the University of Plymouth, has made a major contribution to a second United Nations report ...

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Bridge fire map: More than 50 homes and structures destroyed or damaged

The interactive map lets residents check on their homes. Another 12,168 structures were threatened as of Sunday, Cal Fir...

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Environmental activist who feared for his life killed in Honduras

Juan Lopez campaigned against open-pit mining in a rain forest reserve...

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For some California kids, the fight against climate change is personal

Madigan Traversi's world changed in the fall of 2017, but the forces responsible for her transformation had been brewing...

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Contrail avoidance is less likely to damage climate by mistake than previously thought, researchers find

A new study allays fears that rerouting flights to avoid forming climate-warming contrails could result in inadvertently...

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Mercedes-Benz expands EV lineup in India amid growing demand

Mercedes Benz plans to locally assemble a second electric vehicle in India, driven by strong demand. The company recentl...

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Northern Ireland Weather:High pressure and temperatures of 21 °C to dominate this week as Auroral activity is expected to peak Monday night into Tuesday morning

Do not pack away your summer wardrobe just yet – as we have a summer blast to last all week, according to the Met Offi...

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Introducing Sol X, the eBike That Combines Comfort and Smart Technology for Effortless Rides

Blix's Newest eBike Features Innovative Technology From Smart Auto Shifting to Intelligent Lighting LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1...

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Wheaton Precious Metals Launches $1 Million Future of Mining Challenge

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious MetalsTM Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to ...

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State pension: ‘Expensive triple lock’ needs to be reformed says OECD

"The current fiscal trajectory is unsustainable in the long term," the Paris-based organisation said....

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Here’s how crews are making progress battling Southern California’s 3 wildfires

Cooler weather has significantly slowed the spread of the Airport, Bridge and Line fires and helped firefighters gain co...

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2 men arrested after $1.5 million of marijuana found in during California wildfire patrol

Deputies said they discovered the marijuana during a traffic stop in Pinon Hills amid evacuations for the Bridge fire....

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An unlikely line of defense during heat waves: Food banks

Food pantries and meals-on-wheels organizations are taking on a new role during climate emergencies....

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How Orange County gets PFAS out of its drinking water

Water utilities across the country will have until 2029 to comply with EPA limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking wat...

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Climate change is drastically changing life for Indigenous peoples in the Pacific

A new U.N. report finds that the southwest Pacific region faced more extreme drought and rainfall than average last year...

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Heavy rains, isolated tornado possible in northeast N.C. as tropical disturbance approaches Carolinas

The storm system was expected to reach the South Carolina coast Monday afternoon and then move inland across the Carolin...

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Wind, rain but no name as tropical disturbance approaches Carolinas coast

The storm system was expected to reach the South Carolina coast Monday afternoon and then move inland across the Carolin...

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Four essential gardening jobs to do now in preparation for autumn

By completing these tasks before autumn arrives, you'll ensure your garden is in the best possible condition for the col...

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Modi inaugurates global renewable energy meet, flags solar cities, more non-fossil capacity

At 4th edition of RE-Invest, minister Pralhad Joshi says India plans to increase non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW by...

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Five bulbs you need to plant now for a colourful garden next spring

Plant these five essential bulbs now to ensure a colourful and vibrant garden next spring, according to gardening expert...

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11 dead, tens of thousands displaced as Storm Boris lashes Central, Eastern Europe

Romania, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia grappling with severe rains, flooding, according to reports...

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Potential tropical system with 50 mph winds prompts warnings for Carolinas

The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning for a system that is approaching the Carolina coast on...

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Mice will not enter your home when using 1 natural item they 'hate' - 'definitely works'

During autumn, mice might be tempted to seek warmth and shelter inside of your home, but one natural repellent can turn ...

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Large number of chickens perish in lorry fire which closed Co Tyrone road

A large number of chickens are understood to have perished in a lorry fire on the Benburb Road, Moy, on Sunday night....

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Staying dry and warm

This weather is beautiful, but we need some rain! We are now over an inch and a half below normal in the rainfall depart...

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Gardeners urged to put tea bags in their gardens this month

Experts suggest putting tea bags and other kitchen scraps in their gardens in September to promote...

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revyve's New Yeast-Based Texturizer Holds Eggless Answer for Gluten-Free Products

revyve opens new facility in Netherlands kickstarting commercial production of its high-performance baker's yeast WAGENI...

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News24 Business | Central Europe factories and retailers shut in flood-hit areas

Factories and stores across central Europe shuttered production lines and closed their doors on Monday due to flooding t...

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Northern Ireland Weather: Don't pack away your summer togs just yet as High Pressure and temperatures of 21 °C to radiate this week

Do not pack away your summer wardrobe just yet – as we have a summer blast to last all week, according to the Met Offi...

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Thinning of ozone layer has persisted since 2020, Turkish expert warns

'As of Sept. 9, 2024, ozone hole is larger than 10 million square kilometers,' says professor from Marmara University in...

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Expansion of Minnesota's Ag Weather Network finally ramps up

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has installed four new weather stations since July and is hoping to add 10 more ...