Environment

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Probation for Newtownabbey man who pleaded guilty at Lisburn court to possession of crack cocaine

A Newtownabbey man has been put on Probation for 18 months by a Lisburn judge who said it would help him to address his ...

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EU proposes 12 month delay for deforestation regulation

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Wednesday it would propose to delay implementation of its flagship ...

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Disaster Relief – American Red Cross

Join NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 in our efforts to help those whose lives have been upended by storms, wildfires, floods and ...

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All Energy Solar Earns Madison.com People's Choice Award

MADISON, Wis., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading solar installer All Energy Solar has been voted Madison's People's C...

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Granderson: Coffee prices are rising. Wake up and smell the climate change

While developing nations suffer most from weather shifts, the effects of droughts and lost crops are coming for us all....

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Keep rats and mice away by adding 1 natural item to your home that ‘irritates’ them

Rats and mice are more likely to come into homes in autumn, but there is a simple way to prevent them from becoming a pr...

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Hickory's Riverwalk overwater bridge closed until further notice due to storm damage

All Hickory parks, except Henry Fork River Park, libraries and recreation centers reopened Monday....

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Chilly start, warm-up ahead

We're seeing a chilly start to the day across southeast Wisconsin this morning! But, we'll see a typical fall day with a...

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Are you o-f*cking-kay? Then head to London’s Emo retrospective exhibition

Muuuum – it's not a phase! "I’m Not Okay" exhibition celebrating Emo culture launches in London and runs until Janua...

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Whitby's Pannett Park celebrates platinum award in Yorkshire in Bloom presentation

Whitby’s Pannett Park is celebrating an awards double at the Yorkshire in Bloom presentation ceremony in Tadcaster....

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Biden, Harris to tour Helene damage in North and South Carolina, Georgia

By Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will travel on Wednesday to Nor...

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Helene storm survivors piece lives back together as Biden due to visit

By Bernie Woodall ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Survivors of tropical storm Helene struggled to piece their live...

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Airbnb launches unforgettable €6 stay for Prince fans in iconic Purple Rain house

Airbnb is offering fans a chance to stay in the iconic Purple Rain house, fully renovated and filled with Prince memorab...

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First Alert Weather: Cool and cloudy

CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have the latest weather forecast....

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Consultation launched on plans to change North Yorkshire’s council boundaries ahead of 2027 local elections

A public consultation has been launched which could see some council divisions for North Yorkshire Council redrawn ahead...

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Rev Ivan McElhinney: tributes paid following death of former Methodist Church President

Tributes have been paid following the passing of the former President of the Methodist Church, Rev Ivan McElhinney....

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Kris Kristofferson: Singer-songwriter and actor whose compositions made him a country legend

Kris Kristofferson, musician and actor. Born: 22 June 1936 in Brownsville, Texas. Died: 28 September 2024 in Hana, Hawai...

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John Wheeler: The New Moon brings stronger tidal forces

Some people foolishly blame the Full Moon on any number of erratic behaviors due to its gravitational effect....

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One 'must-do' garden task to prevent grass from 'rotting' in autumn

This 'vital' chore may be time-consuming but it could be the one thing that keeps your lawn alive through the winter....

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Met Office gives verdict on 'imminent Indian summer' over forecast of warm weather in days

The Met Office has said that the UK will see average temperatures for October....

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SubscriberWrites: Unseen Menace of Noise Pollution, I want my Sleep Back.

With noise pollution becoming a growing issue causing stress and harm, it’s time to rethink honking, promote quieter c...

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Is celebrated method actor Daniel Day-Lewis coming out of retirement?

The only actor to have won three Best Actor Oscars may be un-retiring as he has been spotted on the set of his son's deb...

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Why does Mount Everest keep growing? Examining the unique geological process

Why does Mount Everest keep growing? Researchers from University College London (UCL) have revealed the forces behind th...

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#bEASTTexas Fabulous 15: Marshall, Jefferson hold steady, Elysian Fields drops out

After going 0-10 in 2023, the Alto Yellowjackets are off to a 5-0 start to the 2024 season....

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SolaX Power Announces 1.498 Billion USD Investment in Energy Storage and Smart Energy Facility

HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SolaX Power, a global leader in energy storage solutions, has unveiled a 1...

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SolaX Power anuncia una inversión en almacenamiento de energía e instalaciones de energía inteligentes

-SolaX Power anuncia una inversión de 1.498 millones de dólares en almacenamiento de energía e instalaciones de en...

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Here are the stars nominated for this year's BAFTA Scotland awards

Gala ceremony will return to Glasgow this month...

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UK weather maps show exact date Britain almost ‘completely covered’ by heavy rain and snow

A 742-mile of rain is coming to drench Britain and with it some areas could even see some snow....

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Councillors raise concerns over anti-social behaviour and drug dealing at Royal Victoria Hospital

Illegal drug dealing in the Royal Victoria Hospital is taking place on a daily basis, according to a Belfast Trust direc...

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Volleyball Round-Up: Elysian Fields, Marshall sweep district opponents

MARSHALL — The Marshall Lady Mavericks earned a 25-14, 25-23, 25-22 District 10-5A win over the Tyler Lady Lions on Fr...

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This Burke County family has lived in one spot for decades. Helene destroyed their homes.

“I thought, ‘This can’t be true.’ I just laughed. I laughed. And this morning I woke up weeping. ... Then I coul...

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This Burke County family has lived along the Catawba River since 1948. Helene destroyed their homes.

“I thought, ‘This can’t be true.’ I just laughed. I laughed. And this morning I woke up weeping. ... Then I coul...

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This Burke County NC family has lived in one spot for decades. Helene destroyed their homes.

“This morning I woke up weeping. ... Then I couldn’t do anything but weep," Jim Morgan said....

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Climate change is destroying American homes. Who should have to move?

It’s unfair to force people out of their homes. We have to do it anyway....

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Flood-ravaged North Carolina races to restore voting access after Helene

With voting underway, election officials must mail new ballots and replace destroyed polling places....

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Private Eye and Have I Got News For You star Ian Hislop's taxi hit with suspected bullet

Police are investigating after the alleged incident in central London....

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Councillors have raised concerns over long delays for bulky items to be collected from local residents

Bulky collection delays of eight weeks have caused concern in Lisburn and Castlereagh (LCCC) with elected reps saying �...

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The Panama Canal needs more water. The solution could displace thousands.

A proposed dam and reservoir along the Rio Indio would bring much-needed water, but at a steep cost....

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UK cold weather maps show ice and snow as -3C Arctic blast to batter Britain

The UK could be plunged into freezing temperatures over the next few weeks as weather maps show ice and snow...

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Plants to never prune in October or risk ‘sabotaging’ next spring’s glorious flower show

Whether you should prune in October or not depends on which plant you have, and the climate you live in. However, it's g...

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Aldi apologises as teabag discontinued leaving shoppers crying 'year ruined'

Aldi has revealed its Salted Caramel Teabags have been discontinued in a decision fans say has "ruined" their year....

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John Amos, star of 'Good Times', 'Roots' and 'Coming to America', dies aged 84

Best known for his starring roles in the 70s sitcom Good Times and the 1977 drama miniseries Roots, John Amos leaves beh...

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Floods are wreaking havoc around the world. Vienna might have found an answer | Gernot Wagner

The Austrian capital has been spared the worst of recent flooding. Its experience could be a lesson in how to tackle the...

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Readers' Letters: National Care Service idea is not one that would work for Scots

Scottish Government should listen to councils and bin National Care Service idea, says reader...

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Don't like Mahindra Thar Roxx 4x4's white interiors? Problem fixed with update

The Thar Roxx 4x4 will be powered by a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder, MHawk turbo diesel engine which puts it 175hp of power and...

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Omega-3 algae and eDNA: The Earthshot Prize selects Europe’s most promising climate solutions

From sustainable fish feed to environmental DNA, these are Europe's finalists for the global environmental award....

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Obituary: Stephen A. Erskine

WATERVILLE - Stephen A. Erskine passed away on Sept. 23, 2024, one day after his 93rd birthday with his daughter by ......

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Rosebank oil field pressure mounts as prime minister sent letter backed by 250 against development

The letter includes signatories including the former Archbishop of Canterbury....

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Cloudy skies for middle of week

Sunshine and cooler weather return for Thursday and Friday....

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Scotsman comment: Little to cheer for SNP activists seeking change

First Minister John Swinney had an unenviable task when he took to the stage at the SNP Conference in Edinburgh yesterda...

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Warm today before cooling back down

We continue to bounce between the summer and fall temperatures....

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Councillor have raises concerns over long delays for bulky items to be collected from local residents

Bulky collection delays of eight weeks have caused concern in Lisburn and Castlereagh (LCCC) with elected reps saying �...

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Country diary: The last redstart till spring | Mya Bambrick

Purbeck Heaths, Dorset: On a 22-mile fundraising walk, I spotted two rusty-red birds about to embark on their own epic j...

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Do not pass go: South-west NSW wind project sent to get federal green tick

A wind and battery project is going straight into the EPBC process for federal approval. The post Do not pass go: South-...

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Water and power outages from Helene test patience in the Southeast

President Joe Biden will survey the devastation in North and South Carolina on Wednesday as rescuers continue their sear...

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Southerners stay in touch the old-fashioned way after Helene cuts roads, power, phones

President Joe Biden will survey the devastation in North and South Carolina on Wednesday as rescuers continue their sear...