Environment

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Takes a village: Over 500 volunteers from across India embark on 30-day head-count of vultures

Vulture Count, an annual project by WWF-India & Bird Count India, is aimed at monitoring & aiding conservation of vultur...

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Ginger family gets six new ‘dancing’ members from India

Two scientists from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Bhopal recorded six new species in...

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Watch: Northern Ireland and Liverpool football star Conor Bradley backs 'Share the Road to Zero' safety campaign

A Northern Ireland international football star is backing a campaign aimed at reducing deaths on the roads....

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I used this vegetable to get rid of a common houseplant pest and the results were staggering

As a gardening editor, even I was surprised by this trick of getting rid of fungus gnats using a potato - but it really ...

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Tropical Storm Francine forecast to develop in Gulf on Monday, could be a hurricane within days

A weather system in the Gulf of Mexico is likely to become a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Francine on Monday. T...

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London to be hit by more rain as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

A yellow weather warning has been issued for rain across London today which could lead to disruption....

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California city approves development project near Earth's oldest living oak tree

The shrub-like oak tree has been a fixture of the landscape since mastodons and saber-toothed cats last roamed Southern ...

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John Wheeler: 90 degree weather in September is pretty common

The record for Fargo and Grand Forks is seven days....

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Inside Out | Bringing learning to life: The power of hands-on nature and history education

Years ago, I was teaching a group of fourth-graders about the forest ecosystem....

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Revealed - How Swinney raised concerns over Sturgeon's Scottish independence strategy

John Swinney has revealed he had reservations about Nicola Sturgeon’s strategy of calling for a second independence re...

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7 unusual bulbs to plant in fall – these rarely seen beauties are all easy to grow too

These eye-catching but lesser-known bulbs definitely deserve a space in your spring garden...

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North Antrim road closed near Bushmills following traffic collision

Road users are warned of a road closure in the north Antrim area after a one-vehicle traffic collision....

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EcoFlow Launched Global Brand Day in Berlin, Showcasing Innovations that Empower Over One Million European Users

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Sept. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoFlow, a leader in portable power and renewable energy solutions,...

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Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 review: Decoding India's top luxury electric SUV

Mercedes Benz India has unveiled the Maybach EQS 680 priced at Rs 2.25 crore. This electric SUV combines luxury with cut...

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Hungarian families say area risks becoming a ‘battery wasteland’ in wake of Chinese lithium plant

People are continuing to resist the factory through street protests, court cases and toxic air monitoring....

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Live updates as 11 flood alerts are in place with more thundery rain forecast

The Met Office has a yellow warning for yet more rain that is in place for most of Sunday...

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Heat wave knocks out power to thousands of Southern California homes

Southern Californians were trying to beat the heat this weekend, but power outages throughout the region were making tha...

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Obituary: Donna Maxine Heath

HALLOWELL - Donna Maxine Heath, 88, passed away Sept. 4, 2024, at Woodlands Senior Living in Hallowell.She was born in L...

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Temperatures begin to warm up to wrap up the weekend

We look to return to summer-like temperatures this afternoon, with a mix of sun and clouds, and temperatures reaching th...

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Sunny skies and 70s to wrap up the weekend

We stay beautiful across the region to wrap up the weekend, with highs topping out in the upper 70s before a warmer week...

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Keep your lawn green throughout autumn and winter with one simple swap

There's nothing worse than looking out of the window to see a brown lawn. Luckily, an expert has revealed how you can ke...

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First Alert Forecast: Potential record cold start to Sunday in New York - 9/7/24

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for Sept. 7 at 11 p.m....

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Stop pigeons landing in your garden ‘for good’ with three plants experts claim they ‘hate’

Pigeons are among the most despised birds in the UK, but there are a few plants that emit odours that they cannot stand ...

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Roses will be ‘packed with flowers’ if you follow Monty Don’s 1 essential garden task now

Roses produce stunning flowers, but to get more of them Monty Don is urging gardeners to complete one essential yet easy...

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Like running Hazelwood for 106 years: Labor says Dutton’s nuke plan will be akin to a carbon bomb

If coal and gas were extended to 2040 for Peter Dutton's nuclear plan, the extra emissions created would be the same as ...

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Wildfire burning east of LA sparks mandatory evacuations

The fire began Thursday evening, and the cause is under investigation. About 500 firefighters were battling the blaze, s...

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First Alert Weather Saturday night forecast 9-7-24

Meteorologist Darren Peck has details on how long the cooldown is likely to last....

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First Alert Forecast: Temperatures plummet overnight in New York - 9/7/24

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for September 7 at 7:30 p.m....

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Brazil's X ban drives outraged Bolsonaro supporters to rally for 'free speech'

Thousands of supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro flooded Sao Paulo's main boulevard for an Independe...

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Belfast Grand Central Station: Full details as £340m public transport hub opens its doors this Sunday

Sunday will see the opening of the new world class station, signalling a new era for public transport in Northern Irelan...

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Hurricane season lull may be coming to an end, forecasters say

Storms usually form between the end of August through October, but this August and early September have been oddly quiet...

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Roman's 'beautiful' and 'cosy' £36 jumper that's 'so comfortable' to wear

One buyer said: "Really pleased with this jumper. I bought the green one last year and was hoping to find it in another ...

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EPA proposes Superfund designation of former Exide facility. How you can weigh in

A 60-day public comment period on the proposal is now open through Nov. 4...

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Met Office warns households in England 'charge phones' and unplug landline

The weather experts have warned households in England and parts of Wales that heavy rain and flooding may cause issues f...

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We Have A Very Alive River

The Importance of Taking Precautions at the Pitillal River During the Rainy Season...

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The house design inspired by Australia’s bushfires

Finding ‘solar north’ for your new home is a good place to start when building for climate resilience....

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Longer trips and less crowding: tips for the eco-conscious traveller

Tourists are still confused about how to be greener travellers - here’s how to raise your game....

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NC mansion made famous by 'Hoarders' is for sale

The A&E television series aired a two-hour special dedicated to cleaning up the inside of the house. New owners embarked...

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‘The world must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures’

Climate change is affecting every corner of the world - experts say greenhouse gas emissions need to urgently be reduced...

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Faced with an inferno, Gabrielle had to make a heartbreaking choice

At 4am on New Year’s Eve 2019 Daniel Lafferty and Gabrielle Powell were 45 minutes away from a wrenching decision....

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How to light a yard for winter – 5 elegant and practical methods from lighting experts

It's not obvious how to light a yard for winter. I spoke to lighting experts for 5 foolproof methods to light up your ga...

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As EV sales slump Elon Musk comes up Trumps

At the risk of turning off the fans who jumped first for EVs, Elon Musk has dug in with the world’s most prominent cli...

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Boise State vs. Oregon picks: Broncos in a tough spot

The Boise State Broncos and Oregon Ducks face off on Saturday, Sept. 7 in a matchup between two Top 25 teams. Oregon is ...

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PHOTOS: Marshall ISD commemorates Coach Hammett's first win

On Wednesday during practice, Coach Jason Hammett was gifted a game ball from last Friday night’s football game agains...

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Part of Hawaii park closed after hikers contract norovirus

The Kalalau Trail at Napali Coast State Wilderness Park on Kauai in Hawaii is shut down after dozens of hikers and campe...

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Officials identify victim in fatal Friday crash into Baton Rouge bank

Authorities have identified the person who died in a fatal crash Friday in Baton Rouge that also injured five others and...

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Venice Film Festival wraps up with awards, buzz and Kevin Costner's 'Horizon'

The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival came to a close Saturday, with the world premiere of Kevin Costner's "Horiz...

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3.5 and 3.9 magnitude quakes strike near Ontario, small aftershocks continue

The quakes hit about 30 minutes apart with the stronger one coming second....

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Two separate earthquakes strike Ontario, USGS says

Two separate earthquakes struck Ontario Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey....

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German firefighters tackle wildfire in Harz region

Prolonged drought, hot temperatures caused forest fires, say authorities...