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First Alert Weather: A December chill Sunday in NYC - 12/1/24

John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning forecast on CBS News New York....

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What Trump’s expected withdrawal from global climate efforts means for the environment — and the economy

Rachel Frazin President-elect Trump’s victory is expected to result in the U.S. exiting the Paris Agreement once again...

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'It's important that men stand up.' Baton Rouge's Judge Jackson survives breast cancer

Just over 16 years ago, Judge Brian Jackson noticed that there was some discoloration, some manifestations on his chest....

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Beyond the 'Cajun Night Before Christmas': Six holiday books for festive family read alouds

Put on Christmas pajamas, whip up some hot chocolate and gather around the Christmas tree glow to read aloud together. M...

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Battle over curbing plastic output jeopardises UN treaty hopes

BUSAN (Reuters): Doubts rose on sealing a global treaty to curb plastic pollution on the last day of scheduled talks, as...

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No accord on plastic pollution deal, more time needed: chair

A week of talks has failed to resolve deep divisions between “high-ambition” countries seeking a globally binding ag...

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Southeast Wisconsin Weather: Arctic Chill Continues

Sunday morning wind chills have dipped below-zero in some spots! The arctic blast continues today, but there's some reli...

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Car, SUV sales November 2024: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors grow as Hyundai slips

Major automakers in India saw a mix of growth and decline in November 2024. Maruti Suzuki and MG Motor India experienced...

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Storm blankets parts of the US during busy holiday travel weekend with more snow and cold forecast

The first big snowfall of the season has blanketed parts of the U.S. during a hectic holiday travel and shopping weekend...

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Climate change impacts: Afghanistan needs $20.6b by 2030

The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) says the COP conference made a commitment to provide $300 billion an...

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California biofuel project aims to cut wildfire risk, but at what cost?

Critics question why South Stockton should shoulder the burden of increased air pollution so that others in the state ca...

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John Wheeler: Would you like to live somewhere that is always sunny?

Yuma, Arizona, is the sunniest city in the United States....

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No-Snow-Ho: Climate change means not enough snow for Santa in Finland

The Finnish city of Rovaniemi, known as the home of St. Nick is used to seeing mountains of snow on the streets around D...

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Greenpeace activists board tanker in plastic protest

Greenpeace activists boarded a tanker off South Korea on Saturday in an action intended to draw attention to calls for a...

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Calls for extension as plastic treaty negotiations falter

Delegates seeking the world's first deal to curb plastic pollution began openly advocating for an extension of talks on ...

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Schneider Electric Introduces Schneider Offgrid, Delivering Sustainable Portable Power On-The-Go

(MENAFN - GetNews) Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, tod...

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Schneider Electric Romania Integrates AI To Increase Operational And Energy Efficiency

(MENAFN - GetNews) Schneider Electric is integrating artificial intelligence into its business processes for more agile ...

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Schneider Electric Partners With United Solar Initiative To Install Microgrids At Maternal Healthcare Clinics In Guatemala

(MENAFN - GetNews) Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, tod...

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7 plants never to grow in a small backyard – to avoid vigorous creepers competing for space

Give these unmanageable plants a wide berth if you have a small outside space...

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Cyclone Fengal kills 19 in India and Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Cyclone Fengal killed at least 19 people in India and Sri Lanka and caused flooding in Tamil Nadu ...

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COP29:“Is This The Best We Can Do?”

(MENAFN - PRovoke) BAKU-The feeling that each new COP meeting brings ever diminishing returns was inescapable after COP2...

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What the European Green Capital award for 2026 could mean for the Portuguese city of Guimarães

What the European Green Capital award for 2026 could mean for the Portuguese city of Guimarães...

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European Investment Bank funds €1B (USD1.05B) for Spain's solar, wind energy developments

(MENAFN) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Spanish energy firm Naturgy inked a –1 billion (USD 1.05 billion) agre...

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Iran to complete 3 major associated gas recovery projects by March 2025

(MENAFN) Iran is set to complete three major associated gas recovery projects by the end of the current Iranian calendar...

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Iran projects natural gas consumption to rise by 100 mcm

(MENAFN) Iran's natural gas consumption is projected to rise by 100 million cubic meters (mcm) in the coming weeks due t...

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Alan Titchmarsh shares three vital jobs to prepare garden during winter

Ex-Gardeners' World presenter Alan Titchmarsh has said that gardeners should prepare now for spring as he names three ta...

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M&M to sell EVs through existing sales network to offer all choices under one roof

Mahindra & Mahindra plans to use its existing sales network to sell its new electric vehicle (EV) range, including the B...

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Obituary: Anne L. Boulette

AUGUSTA - Anne L. Boulette, 83, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, following a brief illness, with her lovin...

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Obituary: Marc Leo Laroche

GARDINER - Marc Leo Laroche, 68, passed away peacefully at home in Gardiner on Nov. 25, 2024. He was well known ......

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Obituary: David Roy Dominie II

READFIELD - David Roy Dominie II died on Nov. 26, 2024. Born May 18, 1950, to Gladys Irene Ordway and David ......

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Obituary: Thomas Michael LaVerdiere

GARDINER - Thomas Michael LaVerdiere, 77, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, following a long illness.Tom was born in Watervill...

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Invasive climbers never to grow – 5 vines to avoid and what you should grow instead

Many invasive climbers can quickly cover garden walls and fences, out-competing other vines...

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Sunshine, but staying a little chilly to wrap up the weekend

Sunshine stays abundant for much of the region today, and a few spots sneak above 20° this afternoon....

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Expert shares 'essential' tips to make a real Christmas tree 'remain vibrant and fragrant'

Taking home a gorgeous Christmas tree can feel uplifting, but it's important to care for the tree so that it continues t...

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Staying chilly, with chances for snow returning this week

Winds stay a little breezy again today with a northwest wind for most, as temperatures struggle to get out of the teens ...

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December is the ‘perfect time’ to perform four gardening jobs for a blooming spring garden

Despite being winter, there's a lot to do in the garden to help prepare it for the New Year ahead, according to experts....

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First Alert Forecast: Feels freezing Sunday in New York - 11/30/24

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for November 30 at 11 p.m....

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Stop ivy destroying your garden for good with 1 natural household ingredient expert loves

Ivy plants can grow fast and take over your garden in no time, but there is a simple 29p solution that gardening experts...

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Poinsettias will 'last and thrive' this winter if four simple care steps are followed

Poinsettias are known for their red and green foliage and are popular gifts during the festive season. If they're cared ...