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The case for growing nectar-rich plants in your garden this spring

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The nectar created by flowering plants is a significant food source for many of the...

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High Winds, Extreme Fire Danger and Blowing Dust Friday

Get ready for high winds and extreme fire danger all day Friday....

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Road closures scattered in Arizona high country due to severe snow storm, Snow Squall Warning issued

Interstate 40 is closed in several spots and a Snow Squall Warning was issued for a strong winter storm in the high coun...

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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report for Minnesota on March 13, 2025

WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer it will be warm tonight with a new daily record high possible tomorrow....

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How NOAA, NWS cuts will impact Americans

Data from the National Weather Service and NOAA help us prepare for storms. But those federal agencies are facing big jo...

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Mississippi River flood risk for the Quad-Cities this spring still low despite rain

Dry and unfrozen soils along the Mississippi River and its tributaries in Iowa and Illinois have soaked up recent rain....

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NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. forecast from March 13, 2025

WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has everything you need to know about this weekend's storm, and next week's forecast ou...

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First Alert Weather: Sun and clouds, high of 56 on Friday

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for a mostly cloudy and warmer day on Saturday and then possibly a thunderst...

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LA wildfire debris is going to local landfills. Neighbors of one worry it’s toxic

Officials say the waste headed for the Calabasas landfill won't harm public health, but protesting residents living near...

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NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report on March 13, 2025

A potentially severe storm system is moving into the Twin Cities on Friday and Saturday....

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EPA and the Army Make More Waves on WOTUS

On March 12, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army took steps to add...

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Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise Following Erratic Tariff News

Mortgage rates went up for the first time in a month as investors worried about the uncertain future.The 30-year fixed-r...

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A planetary boundary for geological resources: Exploring the limits of regional water availability

Geological resources such as critical metals and minerals, essential for the diffusion of technologies such as renewable...

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Michelle Obama's Much-Hyped New Podcast Is Off to a Brutal Start

Believe it or not, your typical establishment media shills have been promoting the heck out of former first lady Michell...

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Greenland Inuit face health risks from 'forever chemicals' in diet

Scientists warned on Thursday that the long-term health of Inuit hunters in eastern Greenland was under threat, due to s...

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Antarctica breakthrough as map shows huge undiscovered mountains under ice

The British Antarctic Survey have released the most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath Antarctica's ice sheet...

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Fabián Cháirez free to exhibit ‘The Coming of the Lord,’ after Catholic groups lose legal bid

Catholic groups got a court to shut down Cháirez's religiously themed art show temporarily, but the same judge now say...

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March megastorm may bring blizzards, tornadoes, flooding and even fires across much of US

More than 100 million people in the U.S. will be in the path of an intense March storm starting Friday as the sprawling ...

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Coastal wetlands, champions of carbon capture, are believed to remove more greenhouse gases than they produce

Across the street from the Flamingo Visitor Center at the foot of Florida's Everglades National Park, there was once a t...

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Weather Wednesday: Lunar Eclipse tonight

In this Weather Wednesday we time out tonight's lunar eclipse and compare it to last year's solar eclipse....

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People of color breathe Denver's smelliest air, finds study

In Denver, people of color and those with lower household incomes are more likely to live in neighborhoods near faciliti...

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"Blood Worm Moon" may be visible in parts of Minnesota overnight. Map shows cloud coverage.

Despite a forecast that includes cloudy skies in Minnesota, you still may be able to see the total lunar eclipse in the ...

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Nexera Announces Closing Of Private Placement Of Units

(MENAFN - Newsfile Corp)Calgary Alberta, and San Antonio, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 13, 2025) - Nexera Energy Inc. ...

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Energy trading between U.S. and Canada discussed at CERAWeek in Houston

CERAWeek by S&P Global is being held through Friday at the George R. Brown Convention Center and adjacent Hilton America...

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How the Austin Zoo prepares the animals for spring

Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with Dillon Horger, who is the Director of Animal Care at the Austin Zoo to discuss h...

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‘We Hear You, Mr. President:’ The World Lines Up to Buy American Gas

Facing Trump tariff threats, governments and companies are proposing major investments in American liquefied natural gas...

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In LA, cooking emissions rival fossil fuels as ozone pollution source

As the adoption of cleaner-burning engines and electric vehicles drives fossil fuel emissions lower, scientists have dis...

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AI reveals new insights into the flow of Antarctic ice

As the planet warms, Antarctica's ice sheet is melting and contributing to sea-level rise around the globe. Antarctica h...

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The Middle East's first comprehensive carbon budget published

The Regional Carbon Cycle Assessment and Processes (RECCAP) project launched in 2011 to provide regional carbon budgets ...

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Early mammals were all one color, study suggests

If you were to travel more than 120 million years back in time to the Early Cretaceous or Jurassic Period, you might see...

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Friday's wind gusts will approach hurricane force

Incredibly strong winds will rip Oklahoma for several hours on end!...

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Greenhawk Agrees To Amend And Restructure Debenture With CG International Petroleum Corp.

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) TORONTO, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenhawk Resources Inc. (– Greenhawk �...

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NASA analysis shows unexpected amount of sea level rise in 2024

Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, mostly because of ocean water expanding as it warms, or thermal expa...

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The E.P.A. Shifts Its Mission

The agency was created to protect the environment and public health, but a series of moves suggests it is transforming u...

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NEXT Weather: Noon forecast from March 13, 2025

WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames breaks down your latest forecast including everything you need to know about this weeken...

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First total lunar eclipse since 2022 will produce ‘blood worm moon’ tonight

You'll have to stay up late to see the peak visuals of this total lunar eclipse, but it'll be "bloody" beautiful if the ...

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Early jacaranda bloom sparks debate about climate change in Mexico

By Diego Oré MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Every spring, the streets of Mexico's capital are painted purple with the floweri...

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Ducks were once a conservation bright spot. Now they’re declining in the US, new report shows

These birds 'need urgent conservation attention,' said a study co-author....

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In Virginia, How Verdek is Charging the Future of Border Security

MONROE, Conn., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The hot summer sun rises over the Virginia outposts of the U.S. Customs an...

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Over 600 trees felled at Dinjapur’s Karai Beel; case filed

A case has been filed following the felling of over 600 fruit-bearing and timber trees at Karai Beel, a once-thriving na...

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U.S. Duck Population Has Dropped 30% Since 2017, Study Says

The new report says at least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 y...

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A small tornado touched down in Pico Rivera, uprooting trees and damaging homes. Here's why they periodically hit LA

The tornado early Thursday lasted 2 minutes and was around 1 mile long and 80 yards wide, officials confirmed....

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First Alert Weather: Temps approaching 60 on Friday and Saturday

CBS News New York's John Elliott is tracking a potential severe weather rain event during the second half of Sunday into...

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After early setbacks, Olive Ridley turtle nesting in Tamil Nadu sees significant recovery

Volunteers and the T.N. Forest Department have collectively gathered 2,53,719 turtle eggs across the State so far. As of...

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Pico Rivera tornado confirmed by NWS as storm knocks down trees

The National Weather Service confirmed they were investigating reports of a possible tornado that hit Pico Rivera....

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Tyrone singer Malachi Cush to headline St Patrick's celebrations in New York

Renowned singer-songwriter Malachi Cush is set to headline the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in New York, with a serie...

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‘Pay It Forward’ Week encourages random acts of kindness in Whitehead and beyond

A new campaign is encouraging people in Whitehead – and beyond – to carry out good deeds as part of Pay It Forward W...

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Watch: New podcast 'Now we're talking farming' - with MP Robin Swann

Farming Life and FarmWeek is pleased to bring you our very first ‘Now we’re talking farming’ video podcast, featur...

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A 'surprising' cause of sargassum blooms in Caribbean: Study pinpoints changes in circulation and wind patterns

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A recent study published in Nature Communications ...

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San Pedro Town Council activates Sargassum Response Plan

As the easterly winds start to blow over San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye, seasonal mats of Sargassum seaweed have begun...

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‘Significant risk’: How climate change made UK wildfires 6 times more likely

One of the study’s key messages is the pressing need to adapt to rising fire risks while limiting further warming....

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China-Africa Business Ties A Key Focus At Invest In African Energies Shanghai Forum

(MENAFN - APO Group) China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Africa's drive for enhanced energy access and ind...