Environment

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Washington Capitals, young skaters honor teammates lost in DC plane crash

The Washington Capitals community and young skaters across the DMV are mourning the victims of the American Airlines pla...

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As most of Angeles National Forest reopens, officials warn against ‘crushing the life out of’ plants in closed areas

Two portions of the forest will remain closed for safety concerns and so the landscape can recover after the recent wild...

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4 p.m. Weather Forecast - 1/30/25

Warm temps are on the horizon!...

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Mangawhai Focus, 27 January 2025 – Readers Letters

Stop dredging our harbour Dredging within the Mangawhai harbour destroys shellfish beds living on the sandy floor. One o...

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State officials approve Edison rate hike for 2017 wildfire sparked by its equipment

California officials voted Thursday to let Southern California Edison to raise electric rates to cover payments it made ...

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SoCal Edison allowed to raise rates to help pay for 2017 Thomas Fire

Customers are picking up the $1.7 billion tab after the utility’s equipment was linked to the wildfire and resulting f...

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First Alert Weather: Winter advisories in place for north of NYC early Friday

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has the latest on some frozen precipitation that's expected to fall between 2 a.m. and ...

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A rare earth metal company plans to open in Exeter. Their promise? No emissions.

So-called "rare earth elements" like Neodymium and Dysprosium are important parts of the clean energy supply chain, but ...

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When did Elon Musk become... this?

Chronicling the transmogrification of a free market environmentalist billionaire to 'dark, gothic MAGA'.The post When di...

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Charges against Baton Rouge murder defendant dropped after key witness refused to testify

In a rare ending in Baton Rouge criminal court, a star witness invoked the Fifth Amendment therefore the defendant charg...

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Examining the economic impacts of aquatic dead zones

A West Virginia University researcher is working to understand and estimate environmental cleanup costs associated with ...

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Grand Rapids Mourns as John Ball Zoo Announces Passing of Cherished Chimpanzee Peggy at 55

John Ball Zoo announced the death of Peggy, a 55-year-old chimpanzee who exceeded the species' typical life expectancy....

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Severe Weather Is Increasing the Cost of Living for Black Americans

This story was originally published by Capital B, a nonprofit newsroom that centers Black voices. To read more of Adam M...

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What caused the DC plane crash? What we know and what we don’t know

Officials said they are still investigating the official cause of one of the nation’s worst air disasters in a generat...

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NextEra Energy ranked No. 1 in its industry on Fortune's list of 'World's Most Admired Companies'

Company is meeting the country's increasing energy demand with all forms of energy, growing the economy, keeping electri...

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Former Church Point police officer arrested on two counts of molesting a juvenile

A former Church Point police officer has been arrested on two counts of molestation of a juvenile, according to a statem...

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Austin Warms Up, Sunny Skies and Rising Temperatures on the Horizon

Austin's weather forecast predicts sunny days ahead, with temperatures ranging from high 40s at night to low 80s by Mond...

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EU says drive to simplify will not weaken climate agenda

The European Union's drive to simplify rules will not weaken the bloc's climate change goals, European Commission Presid...

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US Treasury Department withdraws from global regulatory climate change group

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday it was withdrawing from a global body of central ba...

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Massive Salton Sea lithium project gets judge’s go-ahead, ending advocates’ lawsuit

Social and environmental groups claimed the project could cause water and air problems not disclosed in an environmental...

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Art experts say painting bought at Minnesota garage sale was a lost Van Gogh painting

A painting bought at a Minnesota garage sale in 2016 is actually a lost "orphaned" artwork by Dutch painter Vincent van ...

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Staffing ‘not normal’ in air traffic control tower during DC plane crash: reports

It is being reported that staffing was “not normal" in the air traffic control tower at Washington Reagan National Air...

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Forecasting wildfires: AI-powered tool to combat rising wildfire danger

A new wildfire forecasting system that updates using real-time weather data could help firefighters protect lives and pr...

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Nancy Kerrigan brought to tears by skaters' plane crash deaths

U.S. Figure Skating confirmed that several of its members were aboard a flight that crashed near Washington D.C. on Wedn...

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American figure skater sets record straight on viral rumor amid airline tragedy

US Figure Skating said members of its organization were on the plane....

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SF set to receive ‘most impactful’ rain in months

The City’s chilliest stretch in some time will also be its wettest...

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Groundwater in the Arctic is delivering more carbon into the ocean than was previously known

A relatively small amount of groundwater trickling through Alaska's tundra is releasing huge quantities of carbon into t...

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Skyline Forest owner looking for buyers for all its Central Oregon timber properties

The California-based company selling Skyline Forest west of Bend has put additional Oregon land holdings up for sale. Sh...

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Climate change increases risk of successive natural hazards in the Himalayas

An international study has investigated the causes and impacts of the devastating flood disaster in the Himalayas in Oct...

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When was the last major commercial airplane crash?

Before Wednesday's crash between a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, the last fatal crash involving a U.S...

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Another casualty of a bone-dry winter: LA won’t take less water from Mono Lake

LA had planned to take substantially less from the iconic Eastern Sierra lake this winter. The decision is a blow to con...

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Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president’s Interior pick

Many of the oil and gas companies Burgum developed a rapport with are certain to want things from him following his Sena...

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DC plane crash: What we know about the aircraft involved

An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger jet killing three soldiers, 60 passengers and...

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SABER Encourages Healthcare Providers to Attend Free Online Continuing Medical Education Event on Kratom

Addressing the Critical Gap in Botanical Education for Healthcare Providers CLEVELAND, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The...

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How satellites and AI help fight wildfires today

As wind-driven wildfires spread through the Los Angeles area in January 2025, fire-spotting technology and computer mode...

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Demolition underway at New Orleans Six Flags amusement park abandoned after Hurricane Katrina

Many remember the devastation of Hurricane Katrina that devoured the city of New Orleans in 2005, leaving the Six Flags ...

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Nigeria's plastic bottle collectors turn waste into wealth: Survey sheds light on their motivation

Plastic waste in Nigeria presents a dual challenge: cleaning up environmental pollution, and tapping into its economic p...

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New report clarifies US copyright rules for AI-created and human-modified art

New report clarifies US copyright rules for AI-created and human-modified art...

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CKR Solar Achieves Top Ranking in Alabama for Solar Energy Installations, Announces Special Offer for New Residential Customers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CKR Solar, a leading provider of solar energy solutions across Florida, ...

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Microsoft signs massive carbon credit deal with reforestation startup Chestnut Carbon

The 25-year deal would enable Chestnut Carbon to reforest 60,000 acres of land across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.© ...

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Alert issued to anyone growing roses in their garden

January and February are prep months for gardeners - use this time to plan, prune, and plant early crops so your garden ...

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Why Scotland needs to cut a deal with Donald Trump, and how to do it

Scotland’s unique blend of tradition and modernity has captivated the hearts and minds of people around the world – ...

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SNP must ditch unbelievable plan to send people to prison for refusing to kill deer

The Scottish Government’s controversial plans to modernise the management of deer in the new Natural Environment Bill ...

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Trump blasts DEI in wake of DC plane crash

President Trump said diversity hiring efforts at the FAA could be a factor in the deadly DC plane crash, though when pre...

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AI monitors help Uganda tackle air pollution crisis

Air quality monitors powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are being deployed in Uganda's capital city in efforts to d...

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More rain on the way for fire-scarred SoCal

Forecasted rainfall rates don't look like they'll be high enough to trigger debris flows in recently burned areas....

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Josh's Forecast: Quiet today with breaks of sun, rain & snow arrive for Friday with some accumulation

Enjoy the quiet weather of today. Temperatures will rise well into the 30s later tonight. Tomorrow brings both rain & sn...

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Lisburn: police update after bus collides with a tree

Police are advising motorists the Glenavy Road, Lisburn, between the junction of School Lane and Whinney Road, is likely...

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Road closed after bus collides with a tree

Police have advised motorists to avoid the Glenavy Road at the junction of Whinney Hill....

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Watch: How climate change is keeping millions of kids out of school

In this week’s episode, we will discuss the United Kingdom’s Climate and Nature Bill, how extreme weather events dis...

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Las Vegas to Experience Seasonal Norms Before Atmospheric River Affects Northern California and Nevada

Las Vegas forecast includes seasonal temperatures and clear skies, with potential precipitation and strong winds expecte...

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Whitby's Rusty Shears adds music to its menu - with duo set to kick off monthly folk performances

Whitby’s Rusty Shears is adding folk music to its menu on the first Tuesday of each month – with the first event due...