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Another hot day expected in Central Florida on Saturday

Another hot day is forecast for Central Florida on Saturday, the National Weather Service said. A heat advisory has been...

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Has a California lab discovered the holy grail of plastic recycling?

New research suggests a glimmer of hope when it comes to the thorny problem of recycling plastics — one that may allow...

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E China on guard as Typhoon Bebinca nears

E China on guard as Typhoon Bebinca nears...

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Homeowners warned to avoid seven garden mistakes this weekend or face £27k in fines

Property experts have warned that simple mistakes in your garden can incur stiff penalties....

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Conservation projects in the wings as irrigation districts prepare to shut off water

As cooler weather begins to settle in and farmers harvest their final crops for the year, irrigation districts across Ce...

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Opinion: Climate costs go up if California fails to act with Prop. 4

It's time to invest in proven climate solutions now rather than pay later as communities cope with contaminated water....

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Opinion: California has enough debt. Don’t add $10 billion more for a climate bond

Taxpayers can't afford to fund supposed climate programs promised by a state that has not delivered on past commitments....

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UK cold weather maps show exact date 0C arctic blast will hit millions

Summer is over and people in many areas are set to shiver later this month....

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Amazon River Dolphins Are Facing Mass Die-Offs In Brazil

Brazilian scientists worry that a few straight days of intense sun could be all it takes to trigger the next die-off of ...

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Summer 2024 breaks record as hottest worldwide, new climate report shows

This summer was the hottest on record worldwide, outpacing even last year's blistering temperatures, according to a new ...

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Want to start composting, but worried about space, materials and stink? Here’s how to get started

If you have a green bin — and if you rent in the city of L.A., you should — it will probably cost you $0 and a littl...

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Mercedes driver failed to stop after causing '£2,000' damage to parked BMW in Ballymena

A Mercedes driver failed to stop after causing '£2,000' worth of damage to a parked BMW in Ballymena town centre....

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India may have most people exposed to high temp. if warming crosses 1.5 C: study

India also ranks high in terms of populations exposed to extreme temperatures if global warming continues unabated...

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Pensioner caught doing 98mph on Cookstown dual carriageway was going to church meeting

A pensioner caught travelling at 98mph on the Cookstown dual carriageway thought he would be late for a church meeting, ...

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Top 5 college football games to watch for Saturday, Week 3 picks

LSU and South Carolina headline the third full weekend of college football action with College GameDay on-site in Columb...

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One restaurant has a way to fight food waste: Making food out of 'trash'

Shuggie's Trash Pie chef David Murphy shares three easy recipes for transforming unloved leftover ingredients into delic...

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Tomatoes will ‘ripen and turn red’ faster than usual with 10p method Monty Don swears by

Gardening superstar Monty Don has shared a clever hack that will help you ripen your tomatoes indoors, and all you need ...

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Demolition begins to make way for multi-million-pound construction of UK’s first sustainable Passivhaus hotel

Aerial footage captures the first stages of a cliffside building demolition - as work gets underway to build a sustainab...

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Tropical Storm Ileana heads northward over the southern Gulf of California, bringing heavy rains

Mexico has issued a tropical storm warning along the coast from Altata to Huatabampito following heavy rains from Storm ...

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Here's how we can turn carbon from a climate threat into an asset

Some version of “back to the land” has to be part of our climate solution: more people farming again and putting car...

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The air quality in Big Bear suddenly reached hazardous levels this week. What happened?

Smoke from the Line fire catapulted the air quality index in the California mountain town to several times the maximum h...

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John Wheeler: Fall and winter bring more weather variability

The primary reason for this is the temperature gradient across the northern hemisphere....

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Yucaipa residents fight back against massive warehouse proposal

Residents fear a proposed warehouse complex is part of a push to remake Yucaipa into another Inland Empire logistics hub...

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Haridwar: Ganges flowing close to danger level mark, authorities alerted

The Ganges in Haridwar is approaching its danger mark due to ongoing heavy rains in the hills. Flowing at 293.15 centime...

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Sineng Electric Expands U.S. Operations with New Service Center in Texas

HOUSTON, Sept. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, has offi...

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Ann Wright: The Nevada County Seed Library is open!

As fruit from our gardens begins to mature, and seed develops, many gardeners plan to save seed for planting next season...

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Five people found dead in eastern Romania as rainstorms leave scores stranded

Severe rainstorms in eastern Romania led to the deaths of five individuals and stranded many others. Rescue teams saved ...

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Exactly where and when it's getting warmer with 21C surge coming

The latest Met Office weather forecast is packed with good news after wet, cold and windy conditions...