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Nations agree to fund nature in a breakthrough for biodiversity

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a rare display of unity amid global tensions, nations reached a landmark agreeme...

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Global coordination can trump efforts to undercut climate predictions

With Donald Trump’s government taking a sledgehammer to the NOAA, climate predictions may need to be prepared the same...

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National Weather Service in Houston cancels student intern program amid federal workforce cuts

The cancelation announcement comes after hundreds of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees we...

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Pip, pip, hooray! Big Bear bald eagle watchers cheer as 3rd egg begins to hatch

Fans of Jackie and Shadow have been waiting three years for a successful nesting season....

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First Alert Weather: High winds possible into Friday afternoon

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says to be on the lookout for 40-50 mph gusts. However, he also says warmer temperature...

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NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report for Minnesota from March 6, 2025

Expect a quiet, seasonably cool end to the week, with warming temperatures over the weekend....

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Artist Fabián Cháirez calls supporters to protest after judge shutters ‘La Venida del Señor’

A federal judge provisionally suspended the exhibition in response to a suit from Association of Christian Lawyers.The p...

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Trump weighs in on Daylight Saving Time debate

Ending twice yearly time change in America “should be the easiest” issue of all, President Donald Trump said. But it...

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US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'

A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and clima...

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Powerful storm system blows through the heartland

A strong low-pressure system ripped through America’s heartland earlier this week, bringing a multitude of hazards and...

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SenesTech to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results on Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Financial results to be released after market close; Conference call to be conducted at 5:00 pm ET PHOENIX, March 6, 202...

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Smelling smoke in South Florida? Wildfire raised concern amid the gusty weather

The smell of smoke alarmed residents in parts of South Florida, prompting more than 150 calls within an hour to a fire r...

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Everyone in the 313 Wins on March 13th at Human-I-T Seven Mile!

Get $31.30 Off Any Purchase of $125 in Celebration of 313 Day DETROIT, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Human-I-T, a leadin...

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Will the Shift to Clean Power Continue Under Trump?

Experts say that President Trump may be able to slow the transition away from fossil fuels, but he won’t be able to st...

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Palisades water restrictions to be lifted Friday

Officials say water is now safe to drink, but testing will continue. And residents will need to flush their plumbing....

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Tesla receives tax break for proposed battery factory near Houston

The planned facility in Waller County will produce large-scale industrial batteries called Tesla Megapacks that are used...

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Elephant trapped in mud rescued after 22 hours

The rescue operation, which took place around 5:00pm yesterday, was conducted by the Forest Department with the help of ...

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Low salmon numbers in California could prompt shutdown of fishing for a record third straight year

California's fishing fleet depends on catching Chinook salmon. Low population numbers could lead regulators to shut down...

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Storm brings rain, snow to parts of Arizona

It has been an active day of weather across Arizona, with parts of the state seeing rain and even snow. FOX 10's Daniell...

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Federal officials extend foreclosure moratorium for many homes affected by the recent LA-area wildfires

Mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration could be eligible for the relief....

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Eaglet watch: Jackie and Shadow's chicks are 'nice and toasty' despite winter storm

The bald eagle couple have two chicks and a third egg in their nest, which is now blanketed in snow. Experts say they sh...

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Outside/In: Why we sing

We sing along at concerts. We chant at protests. We belt it out at birthday parties. Why do humans sing together?...

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred live updates: wind and rain intensify as category 2 storm nears south-east Queensland and northern NSW

BoM path track map predicts TC Alfred will cross coast on Saturday near Brisbane, the first storm of its size to do so i...

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Butterfly populations plummet by 22% in US since turn of century

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The population of butterflies - the beautiful insects that play a vital role in po...

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Balcones Recycling Supercharges Phoenix's Circular Economy with Commercial Recycling Expansion

The Circular Services company now provides full-service recycling solutions for businesses in the greater Phoenix area P...

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Butterfly population in US shrinking by 22% over last 20 years, study shows

Drop in line with rate of overall insect loss as scientists point to habitat loss, pesticide use and the climate crisisB...

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Butterflies declined by 22% in just 2 decades across the US

The causes involve more than just habitat loss, but there are steps you can take to help save these delicate creatures...

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No threat found on Sun Country flight from MSP that diverted to El Paso: FBI

Federal investigators say there was no threat to the safety of the 156 passengers on a Sun Country flight that was diver...

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NEXT Weather: Noon Minnesota forecast from March 6, 2025

WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says warming temps will be the big story this weekend, with highs back into the 40s....

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Chicago weather: Snow expected late Friday, then back to highs in 50s and 60s early next week

A storm system is expected to bring 1 to 2 inches of snow in portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana Friday but tempe...

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Warm, breezy Friday followed by Saturday snow

After 70s Friday, snow may fall in a decent part of the state Saturday!...

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Why does Ethiopia have earthquakes and volcanoes? A geologist explains

A swarm of earth tremors and fears of volcanic eruptions in January forced tens of thousands of people to move away from...

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Atmospheric rivers trigger temperature records, glacier melting in Antarctica

2-year study, conducted in collaboration with universities worldwide, including Türkiye, examined impact of atmospheri...

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NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) AWARDED A THREE-YEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CONTRACT BY SATORP IN SAUDI ARABIA

NextChem Tech will provide engineering and technology solutions to improve energy efficiency and carbon footprint of the...

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Centauri, R&D Arm Of Energy America, Secures License For NASA-Discovered Solar Technology

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire)Centauri & NASA: Pioneering Space-Grade Solar Tech for Earth's Energy FutureSAN FRANCISCO, CA, U...

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This food researcher is on a mission to make fake meat taste better. Will she succeed?

Caroline Cotto’s research group taste-tests meat alternatives so plant-based companies can attract new customers – a...

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Founder of battery startup Our Next Energy returns as CEO following new funding

ONE also announced the close of a new funding round.© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only....

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Nature Quest: The wild & wise

A flock of greylag geese gliding across the waters of Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj’s Tahirpur upazila....

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You.com Partners with Sustainable Ventures to Support Climate Tech Innovation with AI

PALO ALTO, Calif. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--You.com, a pioneer in AI-powered search and the maker of the leading produc...

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First Alert Weather: 50s and sun over the next few days

CBS News New York's John Elliott says the emergency of spring-like conditions will continue into next week....

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National Parks Had a Record Year. Trump Officials Appear to Want It Kept Quiet.

As the administration fires rangers and other workers, an internal memo is directing the National Park Service not to pu...

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How population density and location shape litter levels facing UK communities

Almost 60% more litter can be found in the UK's coastal communities than in inland locations, according to new research....

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Flamingo population in eastern Mediterranean doubles compared to 2024

Number of flamingos observed in Türkiye’s eastern Mediterranean wetlands has more than doubled since last year's mid...

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Trump’s E.P.A. To Rewrite Rules Aimed at Averting Chemical Disasters

The Biden-era rules require thousands of hazardous-chemical sites to adopt new safeguards against storms, spills and oth...

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Forecasters call for ‘near-average’ Atlantic hurricane season through September

The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season could stay "near-average" through September for the U.S., according to the Europe...

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Madison Prep, University have tradition. One has a streak at stake in quarterfinals

With 15 Baton Rouge teams in the hunt to claim berths in next week’s Marsh Madness Boys Basketball, one notable fact c...

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After alleged hazing ritual kills Southern student, manager says tenants were breaking rules

The manager of a warehouse where an alleged hazing ritual led to the death of a Southern University student said the bus...

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Great Quest Identifies New Gold System at its Omatjete Project, Namibia

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $GQ.V #Namibia--Great Quest Gold Ltd. (TSX-V: GQ) (“Great Quest” or the “Company”) ...

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The 9 best foods to grow in your garden in March

An expert has says green fingered growers can 'ramp things up' this month as the weather turns...

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Methane surge could influence polar ozone recovery, study finds

A new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences sheds light on the complex relationship between methane emissi...

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Hurricanes shifting south of North Atlantic: Study warns of growing risks for coastal regions

A new study led by Dr. Cao Xi, Associate Professor at the Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences,...