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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Sunny and breezy Saturday

Winds could gust as high as 35mph across SE Wisconsin on Saturday. There's a slight chance of rain tonight as a frontal ...

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As conservatives in Utah called nuclear energy a climate solution, tribal members protested it

While conservatives considered nuclear energy at Utah Rep. John Curtis' Conservative Climate Summit in Orem, members of ...

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An oil and gas company violated the Clean Air Act at 22 Utah facilities. Here’s what it has to do now.

An oil and gas company that has been polluting the Uinta Basin’s air quality must pay a hefty fine and make big change...

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‘Could we light it on fire?’ Questions bubble up as Lake Powell’s ‘volcanoes’ erupt greenhouse gases

"Mud volcanoes" at Lake Powell are emitting methane. And it could have broad implications for the planet's climate....

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A421 closure: Traffic chaos as major UK A-road still closed weeks after horror floods

Millions of litres of water have been pumped off the road but traffic diversions remain in place...

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Best evergreens for small front yards – 5 expert recommendations for year-round greenery

Utilizing evergreens is a clever way to maintain interest whatever the season, and these 5 options will not disappoint...

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Suzuki GSX-8R launched at Rs 9.25 lakh: Nearly same power as Tata Punch!

Suzuki Motorcycle India has introduced the GSX-8R, a middleweight supersport motorcycle priced at Rs 9.25 lakh. It featu...

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Some forms of air pollution may prolong postpartum depression, researchers say

New mothers are more likely to suffer depression if they are exposed to certain types of air pollution in the second tri...

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John Wheeler: No single storm should be blamed on climate change

Instead, look at the dramatically rising frequency of storm disasters like this....

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County Government promoting conservation farming to boost yields, mitigate effects of climate change

For decades, large scale and small-scale farmers in Kenya have been planting religiously every season without paying att...

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Scots family speak of anger as mum blocked from flight out of Lebanon

Nadia Ayoub McCulloch has been left in Beiruit alone after her children were allowed to return home to Carluke....

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Hydrangeas will grow ‘vibrant and plentiful’ blooms if one 10 minute job is done in autumn

Hydrangeas are known for their big beautiful blooms, but gardeners need to ensure they take the time to protect the plan...

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After the storm, North Carolina faces daunting task of housing survivors left homeless

A week after Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, emergency planners face another daunting challenge: where ...

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Water demand is rising fast. Few realise how it impacts the climate crisis

While the world is not there yet on climate change mitigation, there is growing engagement with decarbonisation. This ca...

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What is sustainable cooling? It can help tackle climate crisis

A rethink of building designs is essential to sustainable cooling. Covering building roofs and balconies with greenery c...

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Inside the industrial heartland where France wants to build a €1 billion lithium project

France views the mine as crucial for both its ecological transition and national sovereignty....

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Snow forecast: Exact date -5C Arctic blast and 200-mile wall of ice hammers UK - new maps

Temperatures are set to drop below zero in both Scotland and England with the Met Office warning of snow across parts of...

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Four for three

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the number of medals won by French Paralym...

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Study documents extinction of 610 bird species and ecological impacts

The disappearance of avian species erases functions they serve in innumerable ecosystems and may lead to "secondary knoc...

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Obituary: Stanley Robert Sumner

FARMINGDALE - Stanley Robert Sumner passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. He is...

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Obituary: Wesley John Fjeldheim II

HOLLISTON, Mass. - Wesley John Fjeldheim II died on Sept. 29, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents Wesley and Diane ....

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Obituary: Leo Edward Goulette

WATERVILLE - Leo Edward Goulette, 98, died on Sept. 30, 2024. He was born in Waterville on Nov. 24, 1925, to ......

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How Scottish Parliament's snub of 'local heroes' shows it's a closed shop for political elites

‘Local heroes’ invited to celebrate the Scottish Parliament’s 25 anniversary found themselves locked out of the ma...

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Labour must not overlook North East expertise if it's to solve Sphinx's climate riddle

As a once-permanent patch of ice in the Cairngorms, nicknamed The Sphinx, melts for the fourth year in a row, the pressu...

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How a 19th-century Edinburgh gardener married into Hawaii's last royal family

Archibald Cleghorn, born in Edinburgh in 1835, found himself alone in ‘bleak’ Hawaii at the age of 18. However, he w...

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Winds pick up today for a warm day to start the weekend

Sunshine looks to be plentiful today across southeast Minnesota, with highs getting into the low 80s with a gusty southe...

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DUP asks for recall of First Minister Michelle O'Neill and junior minister Aisling Reilly to Stormont scrutiny committee

​The DUP’s Brian Kingston has asked for the First Minister and her junior minister to be brought back before a Storm...

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Breezy start to weekend with showers moving in Saturday evening

Winds pick up from out of the south Saturday and highs top out close to 70 degrees before the cold front moves through i...

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Antrim and Newtownabbey: staff leave reward sought after national award success for council

Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will be asked to grant employees of the borough council an additional half-day’s l...

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Country diary: Music belts out to chivvy along the junior wallers | Andrea Meanwell

Tebay, Cumbria: Competition judges look out for no uncrossed joints, stones decreasing in size as the wall gets higher, ...

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Thailand rushes to rescue elephants, animals from flash floods

The elephant is Thailand’s national animal; traditionally, they have been used as work animals but these days they are...

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High School Football: Marshall defeats Mount Pleasant, 29-7, with fight, adversity

The Marshall Mavericks (4-1, 1-0) defeated the Mount Pleasant Tigers (1-5, 1-1) 29-7 in a chippy matchup to open up dist...

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Woman, 98, gets massive shock after garden lay 'untouched for five years'

A 98-year-old woman was unable to access her garden because it had become so overgrown, but then she got the surprise of...

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First Alert Forecast: Get outside Saturday in New York - 10/4/24

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for October 4 at 11 p.m....

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Gardeners urged to gather fallen leaves from lawns now - but it's not to protect grass

Autumn's fallen leaves, often seen as a nuisance, can be a gardener's ally during the colder months as revealed by a gar...

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Monty Don urges gardeners to prune roses ‘now’ or risk tangled mess

With winter just around the corner, now is a great time to prune climbing roses, according to gardening expert Monty Don...

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Runaway dog shuts down 91 Freeway in Long Beach

Traffic came to a stop on the 91 Freeway in Long Beach after a dog got loose, video shows....

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Friday evening First Alert weather forecast with Zoe Mintz - 10/4/24

Hot temperatures are continuing into the first weekend in October, with coastal highs in the 80s and triple-digit temper...

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Field hospitals set up to treat North Carolina storm victims sit mostly empty

BOONE, N.C. — Health care companies and nonprofit organizations have erected fully equipped field hospitals in North C...

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Friday afternoon First Alert Weather forecast 10/4/24

Jessica Burch says the heat wave will persist into the weekend but gradual relief will begin early next week....

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Keppen to step down from Farm Alliance

Dan Keppen, the executive director of the Family Farm Alliance, intends to step down next year....

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Hurricane Helene Leaves Over 215 Dead as Resupply Efforts Begin in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida

Dock Workers' Strike Could Further Slow Critical Supply Deliveries says Fast Guard Service ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 4, 2024...

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First Alert Weather: Spend the weekend outside! 10/4/24

Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday forecast on CBS News New York....

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Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first appearance together

They appeared together Friday afternoon outside Augusta, Georgia, to tout recovery efforts after Helene made landfall in...

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Pro-Lifers Are Rightly Disturbed by Melania Trump's Eerily Familiar Abortion Comments

In politically charged times like these, it’s important to remember this: It’s entirely possible to fully support, e...

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Switzerland grounds its cloud seeding hail plane

Since 2018, a plane has flown over parts of Switzerland releasing silver iodide in clouds responsible for hail storms. T...

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Recycled Plastic Bottle Market to Grow by USD 4.89 Billion (2024-2028), with AI-Driven Insights on Rising Demand for Plastic and Recycled Bottles - Technavio

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape - The Global Recycle for Plastic ...

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Excessive heat, red flag warnings in Bay Area, NorCal extended into the weekend

The relentless heat wave baking the Bay Area and Northern California, originally expected to peak on Tuesday of this wee...

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Piperylene Market to Expand by USD 499.9 Million (2024-2028), with AI-Driven Insights on Rising Demand for Piperylene-Based Adhesives - Technavio

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The Global Piperylene Market size is...

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Fact-checking the viral conspiracies in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Buoyed by firebrands like Alex Jones and Marjorie Taylor Greene, Helene stirred up a toxic stew of conspiracy theories a...

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Helicopter pilot threatened with arrest after rescuing people stranded by Hurricane Helene

Jordan Seidhom sprang into action on Saturday after seeing a Facebook post about a family in a remote area who were runn...

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Prices fall for residential solar, demand is up for battery storage – EnergySage

Residential solar and battery storage marketplace EnergySage just released its latest insights report for H1 2024 – he...

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Big cooldown ahead as peak foliage approaches in the Berkshires

The dry spell continues in the Berkshires with only a few showers over the next seven days, but temperatures will fall b...

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Kerala urgently needs to identify risk zones

Once landslide susceptibility maps surrounding population centres are ready, monitoring the triggering mechanism would e...

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Hurricane Helene could cost $200 billion. Nobody knows where the money will come from.

Almost none of the storm's devastation will be paid out by insurance....

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Fall Community Stream Cleanup for Geronimo and Alligator creeks will be held Oct. 19

Annual event removes litter from streambanks, roadways and other public spacesThe post Fall Community Stream Cleanup for...

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The Backaway: Short film explores fear and shame of migrants deported back ‘home’

First time director Cherno Jayn has written, produced and starred in “The Backway” - a film that centres the experie...

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Best fall-flowering perennials – 7 expert-approved blooms for late-season color

Fill your yard with vibrant seasonal color by growing some of the best fall-flowering perennials...

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Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M

Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies. © 2024 TechC...