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Will it be a White Christmas this year? Latest odds and Met Office explanation

Parts of the UK have a 75% chance of seeing snow on Christmas Day 2024, according to the latest odds...

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Scottish minister says double jobbing 'too difficult', backs ban as SNP's Stephen Flynn watches on

The Scottish Affairs Committee was told ‘double jobbing should be confined to the past’...

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UK weather maps pinpoint exact date another 12 hours of heavy snow batters Britain

Parts of the UK could see up to 10cm more snowfall before the week is out....

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Cambridge Dictionary make ‘manifest’ their 2024 Word of the Year

Cambridge Dictionary make ‘manifest’ their 2024 Word of the Year...

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MALAYSIA SIGNS MOC WITH NINE ASEAN COUNTRIES TO OPERATIONALISE REGIONAL CARBON MARKET AGENDA

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia has embarked on a landmark partnership with carbon market assoc...

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Schools close in Wales for second day as snow and ice hits

A number of schools in four Welsh counties have shut and more closures may be reported throughout the morning...

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The World Bank has a factory-farm climate problem

Development banks sent $2.3 billion to industrial animal agriculture last year, according to a new analysis....

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COP29 negotiators strive for deal after G20 'marching orders'

Negotiators toiled Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders acknowledged the need for trillions...

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Australians urged to catch deadly funnel-web spiders for antivenom production

The Australian Reptile Park is urging Sydney residents to help collect deadly funnel-web spiders during their breeding s...

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Meet the peach that traveled the Trail of Tears and the elders working to save it

The "Indian peach" survived genocide. Can it withstand climate change?...

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Can unions save offshore wind from Trump?

Organized labor has a plan for how to keep New England’s renewable energy momentum going....

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Southern Africa: Namibia Seeks Solutions During Dire Drought

[allAfrica] Windhoek -- Climate shocks and emergencies are no longer distant concerns - they are now a reality. The rain...

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Winners of Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards announced

A food rescue charity, vital mahi to improve fish passages, pest animal and plant control, and long-term efforts to rest...

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Zendure Kicks Off Its Biggest Black Friday Sale with Exclusive Solar Energy Deals

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendure, a fast-growing EnergyTech company, is delivering exclusive...

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Jackery Black Friday Deals: Gift the Freedom to Explore with Up to 50% Off

LONDON, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the holiday season approaches, Jackery makes it easier than ever to find the pe...

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Wicked: How cinema re-invented the witch and restored her powers

Wicked: How cinema re-invented the witch and restored her powers...

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Mill Valley residents securing supplies as bomb cyclone set to hit North Bay

Mill Valley residents are preparing in advance for the storm that will hit the North Bay....

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COP29: What's happening on day nine of the UN climate conference?

COP29: What's happening on day nine of the UN climate conference?...

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COP29: What is needed for a deal by November 22 deadline?

Among issues to iron out include whether China should be counted among the richer countries and the degree to which coun...

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How and when to fertilize winter jasmine – avoid harming your plants by feeding at the wrong time

Fertilizing during the wrong season can reduce winter jasmine blooms...

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Tinsel, trees and techno beats: Christmas light show inspired by nightclub culture opens in Berlin

Tinsel, trees and techno beats: Christmas light show inspired by nightclub culture opens in Berlin...

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More rain, snow chances Wednesday

Once the rain moves out, the cold looks to stay put....

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A giant tunnel and vast sponge parks: How Denmark is trying to avoid devastating floods

A giant tunnel and vast sponge parks: How Denmark is trying to avoid devastating floods...

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Delhi pollution: What vehicles are allowed, bans, checks and challans explained

Delhi is cracking down on vehicles contributing to its severe air pollution. Over 2.7 lakh challans have been issued for...

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Obituary: Sean Alexander Lamontagne

OAKLAND - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sean Alexander Lamontagne on Nov. 6, 2024. Sean ......

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Obituary: Albert Amalfitano

WATERVILLE - We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved father, Albert Amalfitano, who passed away on Sept. 5, .....

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Obituary: Pauline “Polly” Noyes

YARMOUTH - Pauline “Polly” Noyes, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Novembe...

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Obituary: Sarah J. “Sally” Jarossi

Sarah J. “Sally” JarossiB1934 - 2024BTHOMASTON - Sarah J. “Sally” Jarossi, 90, of Thomaston passed away peaceful...

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Our first snow flakes of the year today

The cold weather associated with the snow, will stick around for the forseeable future....

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How bush burning destroys environment, property in Benue

The persistent menace of bush burning in Benue State has become a cause for concern, especially among rural residents wh...

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Nigerian emerges new Africa representative of International Ranger Federation

The Assistant Conservator of the National Park Service (NPS), Mohammed Dikko Bala, has emerged as the new regional repre...

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Country Diary: Flushing out barn owls with an explosive sneeze | Derek Niemann

Frome, Somerset: Not for the first time have I accidentally disturbed a slumbering owl – this one from its perch on a ...

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Delhi AQI at 424 today, dips from ‘severe plus’ to ‘severe’ category

13 trains are running late and 9 have been rescheduled as a thick layer of smog engulfs parts of the city....

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First Alert Forecast: Rain arrives late Wednesday in New York - 11/19/24

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 19 at 11 p.m....

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‘Global South is bearing the burden’, finance goals must be rooted in climate justice—India at COP29

India’s national statement in Baku, Azerbaijan, also called on developed nations to take the lead in reducing emission...

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COP 29: Nigeria strengthens ties with China on global climate action

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of the fe...

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How do droughts impact Christmas trees?

Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens wil...

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Why being climate ‘positive’ is the buzzy new goal of green building

These structures, often featuring distinctive tilted roofs for solar energy capture, aim to offset the substantial carbo...

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Residents near the Russian River in Sonoma County get ready for incoming storm

Parts of Sonoma County are used to dealing with flooding concerns when heavy, prolong stretches of rain are in the forec...

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Why children like me have a right to be heard at the People’s Blockade of the Newcastle coal port | Frankie Kelly

From my perspective as a 12-year-old, it’s devastating that the protest is getting such a negative reaction from the N...

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GreenCo Captures over 1% Market Share in SGX Sustainability Reporting with Comprehensive ESG Solutions

SINGAPORE, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenCo, a leading ESG advisory firm with ISO 9001 accreditation in ESG Reporti...

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Tuesday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 11/19/24

Expect rain Wednesday, heavy at times, as the first atmospheric river storm passes through the region. Paul Heggen has t...

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Napa County braces for approaching storm with sandbags pick-up locations

As a series of storms fueled by a strong atmospheric river​ takes aim at the North Bay, the Napa County Sheriff's Offi...

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Australia pledges $50m for climate 'loss and damage' fund, ramps up Cop31 host bid - video

Australia and Turkey are both lobbying to host Cop31, the world's annual United Nations climate change negotiations plan...

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From bottled lightning to ‘hempcrete’: The Australian innovations that could save the world

From harnessing the power of lightning to make fertiliser to using yeast to produce forest-friendly palm oil, these star...

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How this Tata company is going clean on energy, powered by a solid balance sheet

In the fourth quarter of FY25, Tata Power, which has pledged to halt investments in new coal-fired power plants, is expe...

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Berkeley pauses Waterfront Specific Plan to study Cesar Chavez Park

A Waterfront Specific Plan that has been in the works since 2019 is meant to provide long-term guidance for how the comm...

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Pacific Northwest bracing for high winds, rain from bomb cyclone

A strong bomb cyclone can produce winds up to 95 mph....

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Dramatic decline in Tongariro’s native plants as invasive heather spreads

"In places where ground cover of heather is high, we found native ferns, sedges, and rushes have disappeared completely....

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First Alert Weather: Rain moves in late Wednesday night

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the precipitation, which will carry well into Thursday, should help the area's dro...

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4 p.m. Weather Forecast - 11/19/24

We're going to start feeling a warm up in Phoenix....

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Ski and snowboard giveaway this Sunday for River Valley kids

The event, called River Valley Kids Ski Too, will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 102 Harlow Hill Road....

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Rumford Library welcomes the public, incoming director

Jerry Cohen, chair of the Library Board of Trustees, said Thursday they've moved all new shelves to create wider aisles ...

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Sexual assault charge stayed against Waskesiu restaurant owner

Dory Graae, owner of Pete's Terrace and The Post, was charged with sexually assaulting a woman in July. The charge was s...

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How artificial intelligence could reshape human evolution, according to Kissinger

Longtime U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger's final book "Genesis," co-authored with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Micro...

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Brush fire burning in Highbridge Park along Harlem River Drive in NYC

Another brush fire sparked in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon, this time along Harlem River Drive. CBS News New York's Al...

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Invests Over $1 Million in Lake Michigan Shoreline Enhancement and Conservation Efforts

IDNR has awarded $1,075,395 in grants for Lake Michigan coast sustainability and stewardship initiatives in Illinois....

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West Coast to be hit with a major storm

FOX 10 Meteorologist Erica Horvatin has the latest on a major winter storm set to hit the West Coast this week. Some par...

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UK government announces ban on new coal mines

The UK will introduce legislation to ban new coal mines, as the Labour government ramps up its plans to make Britain a c...

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92-year-old has the best reaction to meeting a rescue kitten

This 92-year-old woman just can't get enough of her neighbor's tiny rescue kittens!...