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Some glaciers in Antarctica have maintained considerable stability over the last millennia

A research study led by Marc Oliva, researcher at the University of Barcelona, analyzes the evolution of glaciers on the...

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Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to add the butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of next year fol...

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U.S. wildlife officials plan to list monarch butterflies as threatened species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to add the butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of next year fol...

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Is the air quality index in your area safe? See map of Southern California for the latest info

This air-quality map shows how California's wildfires and the extreme heat are making it harder to breathe in some commu...

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AI Model Indicates Global Temperatures Will Rise Faster Than Expected

Ten climate models and a machine learning approach offer an alarming new timeline for the rate of climate change....

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Natura Resources Leads the Charge in Texas' Energy Future with Small Modular Reactors

ABILENE, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a pivotal moment for Texas's energy infrastructure, Natura Resources is...

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CarbiCrete Collaborates with Aecon and Lafarge Canada to Construct Low Carbon Building in Ontario

The trial project sets a new standard for sustainable construction. MONTREAL, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - On December 6...

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Washington’s Department of Ecology Requests Public Input on Clean Vehicles Program Rulemaking

The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) recently initiated a process to amend Chapter 173-423 WAC, the stat...

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Sink to source: Arctic is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs

After locking carbon dioxide in its frozen soil for millennia, the Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation...

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Middlesbrough gets the STACK treatment as 'cosy' new complex launches in town

It's been years in the making - and now STACK has opened its latest venue in Middlesbrough town centre....

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AI's power demands driving toxic air pollution, study finds

Computer processing demands for artificial intelligence, or AI, are spurring increasing levels of deadly air pollution f...

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5-year-old girl mauled, killed by pet dogs in backyard of Covina area home

A 5-year-old girl was fatally attacked by two pet dogs in the backyard of her family's Covina-area home, authorities sai...

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'It was insane': Malibu couple escapes flames with their three goats and potbelly pig

For this couple, fleeing the fire meant taking the essentials: Important documents. Bags of clothes. Three goats. A pot ...

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Hydron Energy Signs Commercial Collaboration Agreement with FortisBC

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Hydron Energy Inc., the cleaner fuel company that has developed the lo...

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Dubai Culture Launches ‘Art + Tech Collaborative Training Programme’ in Partnership with REALIITY

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of the ‘Art + Tech Collaborative Training Pr...

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GameChange Solar Offers Reliable Solutions to Meet ITC Safe Harbor Deadlines

NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GameChange Solar, a global leader in solar tracking and racking solutions ...

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Woodburning creates major PM2.5 air pollution issue in UK West Midlands, study reveals

Woodburning has a major impact on air quality in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region of the UK—accounting fo...

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Adapting winter sports to climate change: Challenges and solutions

Climate change is beginning to make early-season cancellations a regular part of winter sport competitions....

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Downpours, possible flooding and a thunderstorm are predicted for the Berkshires

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning for up to 2 inches of r...

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Luigi Mangione latest; crash along Grand Avenue turns deadly | Morning News Brief

From the latest updates on a man who's accused of shooting and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to a deadly cr...

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Malibu fire forces road closures near Pepperdine, along Pacific Coast Highway

A wildfire burning in Malibu, called the Franklin Fire, has forced road closures near Pepperdine University and parts of...

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Healthy Infrastructure Launches eSun Solar Noise Barriers, Blending Sound Control with Clean Energy Generation

HAMILTON, ON, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy Infrastructure is excited to unveil eSun Solar Noise Barriers, custo...

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First Alert Weather: Rain on Wednesday and then a dramatic drop off in temperatures

CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku is calling for cloudy skies on Tuesday and a high in the low 50s. Temps are expected to ...

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Wildfire quickly spreads in California's Malibu

A wind-fanned wildfire quickly spread early on Tuesday in Malibu, threatening homes and businesses in the coastal Califo...

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Chilean mine proposal could face Supreme Court review, environment minister says

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - An iron and copper mining project in northern Chile that has raised environmental concerns could ev...

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Winds whip Southland, fuel Malibu fire: Where SoCal Edison has shut off power

A rare December Santa Ana wind event has prompted Southern California Edison to shut off power to thousands of customers...

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The 9 UK areas set for a white Christmas as freezing snow blast hits on December date

Parts of England, Scotland and Wales are expected to see snow this Christmas....

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Las Vegas Breezes Ease as Wind Advisory Ends, Seasonal Weather Ahead With No Rain in Sight

Las Vegas sees an end to windy conditions as a high-pressure system brings stability and near-normal temperatures to the...

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New emissions plan still not on track to meet 2031-2035 climate targets

However the government's new plan moves the country closer to its crucial emissions budget for 2031-2035....

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New emissions plan still not on track to meet climate targets

However the government's new plan moves the country closer to its crucial emissions budget for 2031-2035....

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PAWCO FOODS EARNS PSC ACCREDITATION, SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN SUSTAINABLE DOG NUTRITION

A landmark achievement in their mission to make ethical, plant-based dog food the future of pet care. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec...

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Wind-driven California wildfire prompts evacuations as it burns near Malibu’s Pepperdine University

Power to tens of thousands of people had been shut off by Monday night as utilities worked to mitigate the impacts of So...

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Rajasthan govt aims to achieve 125 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030: Jogaram Patel

At the 'Rising Rajasthan' summit, Rajasthan's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel announced the state's ambitio...

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Trump picks San Francisco attorney Harmeet Dhillon for spot in his administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he's choosing San Francisco attorney Harmeet Dhillon for a job in his admini...

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Relatives commend Filey care provider rated ‘good’ in all areas by CQC

The health and social care regulator has praised a Filey care provider for its person-centred provision of services....

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Google kicks off $20B renewable energy building spree to power AI

Google signed a deal with Intersect Power and TPG Rise Climate to spin up enough carbon-free power to drive several giga...

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Equinor, BP, TotalEnergies seal investment into Britain’s carbon capture projects

OSLO (Reuters) - Norway's Equinor alongside partners BP and TotalEnergies, have taken the final investment decision for ...

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AI predicts Earth's peak warming: Hottest years will likely shatter recent records

Researchers have found that the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is no...

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Mission rewilding: Scotland and Wales are trailblazing Europe’s nature restoration

Mission rewilding: Scotland and Wales are trailblazing Europe’s nature restoration...

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UK new weather maps show more of Britain now getting hammered by snow on Christmas Day

Large parts of the UK could wake up to a white Christmas this year with a snow bomb predicted to hit on the big day....

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Emission records reveal high-speed rail can improve regional environmental inequality in China

The introduction of high-speed rail reduced spatial environmental inequality in China by helping elements such as green ...