Environment

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Everyone with birds in garden urged to stop feeding immediately if they notice one thing

Feeding birds can help them survive but there is one important thing that, if you spot it, means you should stop immedia...

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Vibrant flowers will spread through your garden if you choose 'easy to care for' plant

Bee Balm, also known as wild bergamot or by its scientific botanical name Monarda, is an essential plant for any discern...

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Gardener names 'worst' time of day you can water your plants - leads to 'weak growth'

What time you choose to water your plants can dramatically affect how well they grow, as well as their general health an...

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Patio weeds will die faster and ‘never come back’ if vinegar is ditched for 1 natural item

Weed removal on patios can be a frustrating and time-consuming task, but cleaning fans have vowed that a certain natural...

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Gardeners with rhubarb must do 3 jobs now for 'strong and fruitful growth' in summer

Tart yet sweet rhubarb is a staple summer fruit for many households given that it is so easy to grow in the garden....

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I make my roses grow bigger and better blooms every year with easy 5-minute task in April

To ensure the roses in my garden bloom in summer, there's one vital gardening job I had to do before the end of April - ...

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I made a hydrangea fertiliser using 1 simple ingredient to get healthier flowers in April

One of my favourite flowers in my garden is my white hydrangea, and I discovered I could help it bloom in spring by taki...

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Peace lilies will ‘bloom for more than 8 weeks’ after expert’s 1 simple 10-second task

Given spring is prime time for peace lilies to flower, a florist has shared how to keep their blooms healthy and thrivin...

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John Wheeler: In a climatological oddity, April is now the snowiest of the winter

The measurement of 6.7 inches of snow April 2-3 is more snow accumulation than has been measured in any of the months th...

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Gardeners told to buy £1 item this spring to bring 'lifeless' plants back to full bloom

The household staple can bring plants that are on their last legs back to life....

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5 p.m. Weather Forecast - 4/4/2025

Low of 53°F expected overnight with winds around 5-to-10 mph....

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First Alert Weather: Cloudy, mild Friday night in New York - 4/4/25

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for April 4 at 8:45 p.m....

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A stuck and ‘skittish’ minke whale is still swimming in Long Beach Harbor

Officials have attempted to shepherd the whale back out to sea for days....

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What to know about the severe storms and flash flooding hitting parts of the US

Parts of the South and Midwest, still reeling from violent storms, tornadoes and flooding that have killed at least eigh...

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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. forecast from April 4, 2025

WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures will reach the 40s in the Twin Cities on Saturday, with a warming tre...

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EPA Launches Historic Deregulatory Initiative: Key Legal Risks and Strategic Takeaways

On March 12, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency’s intention to reconsider 31 environmental regula...

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Disney's 'Snow White' Flop Has Gotten So Bad That They're Now Altering Upcoming Movie Plans

Which do you want to start with, Disney, the bad news, the worse news, or the worst news? The bad news: The live-action ...

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Jury orders Chevron to pay more than $744m for destroying Louisiana wetlands

Verdict marks end of the first trial of 42 lawsuits filed about 12 years ago, alleging firm’s projects destroyed the r...

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Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it’s a risk

After Trump administration job cuts, nearly half of National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates —...

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NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. forecast from April 4, 2025

WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including when you can expect temperatures to hit 65 degrees....

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Plant 1 herb beside roses to make them smell better in the garden

Companion planting is a great way to get the most out of your garden and when you are planting roses, there is one herb ...

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Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of possible flooding, storms this weekend

Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources w...

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NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. forecast from April 4, 2025

WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak has your latest forecast, including a spring like wave that'll bring temperatures in...

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Meet Brigid Kissane

Meet Brigid Kissane, a senior in Advertising, and the iCAP Engagement Team clerk for the 2024-2025 school year. Kissane ...

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Meet Adrika Vats

Meet Adrika Vats, a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering who is serving as an iCAP clerk for the 2024-2025 school year. S...

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Meet Elise Koch

Meet Elise Koch, one of the 2024-2025 iCAP clerks. Koch is a Junior in Sustainable Design with minors in Environmental E...

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Meet Natalie Reed

Meet Natalie Reed, a Junior in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) with a minor in Geography and GIS, an...

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Bet365 promo code NOLA365: Get $150 MLB, NBA weekend bonus

A huge weekend of action across the NBA, MLB, and more has arrived. If you want to get an early start with one of two hu...

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6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea

Quake occurs at depth of 10 miles at 8.04 p.m. local time, says US Geological Survey...

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‘Beyond anything I’ve ever seen’: Two men charged with felonies after toxic wastewater dumped in Utah pond

The Utah Trust Lands Administration said it received a tip about the illegal dumping in February 2024....

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Nearly half of National Weather Service offices critically understaffed, report warns

A new AP investigation reveals that nearly half of National Weather Service offices are facing critical staffing shortag...

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Belize hosts inaugural Blue Forum, engaging stakeholders in the marine sector

The Government of Belize kicked off April with the Blue Forum, an event that brought together stakeholders from the mari...

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'The Chosen: Last Supper' Cruises Past Woke 'Snow White' Remake

Many readers have undoubtedly felt the phenomenon building for years. Even if you personally walked with Jesus Christ, y...

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Did climate change supercharge the ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ storm pummeling the central US?

A relentless storm is unleashing floods and tornadoes. Here's how a warmer atmosphere and a simmering Gulf of Mexico cou...

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EVs turn big favourites with some dog owners

Roseville's fire department chose an electric Rivian SUV to ensure their therapy dog, Ashes, remains comfortable. The ad...

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More rain Saturday before early Sunday snow

The last bit of active weather continues into the weekend with more rain and a brief chance of Wintry weather....

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Another weekend, another rainy, chilly spell. When will it begin to really feel like spring in the Berkshires?

Despite a few springtime mild weather days, late-winter weather continues to hold a grip on the Berkshires, true to poet...

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Strong winds kill 3 people in Spain

State Meteorological Agency reports up to 150 km/h winds in Andalusia, Canary Islands, eastern part...

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The head of New England's EPA office on the Trump admin's plans for the agency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has tapped Mark Sanborn to be the next regional administrator for New England. ...

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Climate disasters are on the rise. These states want to make oil companies pay

Lawmakers say the increasing cost of climate disasters is more than state budgets can bear....

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Which Atlantic hurricane names have been retired?

When a storm is particularly powerful, destructive or deadly, the name is "retired" from the rotating list, meaning it w...

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NIT Pulwama Tree Felling: J&K Govt, Director Get NGT Notice

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the J&K Government and the Director of NIT Srinagar, seeking a d...

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Air support part of increased police response to malicious fires in Mournes with weekend of dry weather ahead

Police have been availing of air support as they step up their response following wildfires in areas of the Mournes in r...