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LA rescue teams still trying to reunite pets with families after fires

By Lisa Richwine and Jackie Luna LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A fluffy gray cat peered out of the window of a home that was s...

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New York says 1 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since congestion pricing start

(Reuters) - New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering Manhattan and cut commuting...

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Tracing metals from Earth to water to life in China's Yellow River

The Yellow River, which stretches from the Tibetan Plateau to the Bohai Sea in China, is so called because of the color ...

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Famous Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow now watching over 3 eggs

Big Bear's famous bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, now have their third egg of the season!...

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LRS WORKERS UNIONIZE WITH TEAMSTERS

Dozens of Illinois-Based Drivers Secure Teamsters Representation WAUCONDA, Ill., Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A group o...

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Here's how climate change fueled the Los Angeles fires

Extreme conditions helped drive the fast-moving fires that destroyed thousands of homes in the Pacific Palisades and Alt...

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Climate change made deadly Los Angeles wildfires more likely: Study

Global warming intensified conditions that fueled one of city’s worst disasters, scientists say...

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Allied Talent Partners Launches to Connect Project-based Experts with African Climate- and Clean Energy-Related Projects

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a groundbreaking talent marketplace...

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Trump orders Guantanamo Bay detention center for migrants after signing Laken Riley Act

President Donald Trump unveiled plans to establish a detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, aiming to hold up to 30,000 m...

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New report urges IEA to turn away from energy transition focus

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Energy Agency needs to revamp how it writes its annual ener...

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NASA's returned asteroid samples reveal building blocks for life

NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft returned the samples from Bennu, a near-Earth asteroid, in 2023. It's the biggest cosmic ha...

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White House rescinds federal funding freeze

The Trump administration has reportedly rescinded a controversial order to freeze spending on federal grants. The decisi...

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Map: Southern end of California’s Lost Coast to be opened to public

Acquisition by Bureau of Land Management opens way to extension of legendary Lost Coast Trail....

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AI is bad for the environment, and the problem is bigger than energy consumption

Artificial intelligence technologies, like chatbots, are attracting growing scrutiny for their voracious energy demands....

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What California can learn from Texas on rebuilding after a natural disaster

An Assembly bill by John Harabedian aims to speed up housing recovery after the L.A. fires through a state-led task forc...

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Scientists find optimal coupling heights for improved surface–atmosphere modeling

Weather, climate and hydrometeorology forecasts require accurate surface–atmosphere coupled modeling. This requires th...

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Dubai Media Incorporated launches 'Dar Al Bayan Publishing House'

Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) has unveiled a new cultural publishing venture, 'Dar Al Bayan Publishing House', aligned ...

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Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow Sunday on Groundhog Day?

If the weather-predicting groundhog sees his shadow, it allegedly means six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, it me...

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Gene pools are getting dangerously shallow for many species. We found 5 ways to help

Genetic diversity is being lost across many species – especially birds and mammals. But you can help stop the decline....

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‘I was shocked’: a scientist tracking koalas films startling behaviour between young males

Everyone thought koalas were solitary creatures. But a new paper reveals there is more to the social lives of koalas tha...

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Carrier Named to Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2025 List for Fourth Consecutive Year

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intell...

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New Recycler Coming to California Will Produce Sustainable Building Materials Using Recycled Food and Beverage Cartons

Innovative Partnership Expands Carton Recycling Infrastructure on the West Coast DENTON, Texas , Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswi...

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Andrew Bailey: ‘No trade-off’ between financial stability and growth

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, was giving evidence in the Treasury Select Committee....

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New report aims to turn IEA away from energy transition focus

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Energy Agency needs to revamp how it writes its annual ene...

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The pioneering science linking climate to weather disasters

Extreme weather is becoming more destructive as the world warms, but how can we say that climate change intensified the ...

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Quality standards for solar parts tightened

The ministry of new and renewable energy has mandated compliance with the latest BIS norms and minimum efficiency criter...

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Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable

“A surprisingly trend was that we saw genetic diversity declining even among” many species that aren’t considered ...

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'Full circle': Darlington café returns home and merges with sister tapas venue

It’s a “full circle” moment for the Neasham Road Café in Darlington as it returns to Duke Street and merges with...

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Darlington salon offers free services to help cancer patients 'feel themselves again'

A Darlington salon 'L’ Alexia Atelier Aesthetics' is offering free services to help cancer patients 'feel themselves a...

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Santa Clara County opts not to ban artificial turf on county-owed properties

Supervisors weighed whether to exempt playing fields but ultimately couldn't come to an agreement....

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‘Paranoia and distrust’: How Trump’s mass firing of government watchdogs will affect climate policy

Experts fear the president will replace the fired inspectors general with loyalists who will turn a blind eye to corrupt...

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Sen. Sanders uses 'unvaxed, unafraid' and 'no vax, no problem' onesies to press RFK Jr. on vaccines

Sen. Bernard Sanders signaled he does not believe Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s about-face on vaccines as he pressed the healt...

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A $4 billion settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims is in legal limbo as an unusual trial starts

An unusual trial starting Wednesday will delve into difficult questions about survivors’ losses as a judge decides how...

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Opinion: Climate finance and care services—why public investment is necessary

The care economy is an important but unrecognized sector for climate change adaptation. I use the term "care economy" to...

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First Alert Weather: Temps to take a dive on Thursday

CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku says the sun will stick around, but Thursday will be decidedly colder than Wednesday....

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One year down, 8.5% of targeted households have rooftop solar installations

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says PM Surya Ghar scheme, on the whole, targets one crore household installations across I...

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Tetris has turned 40 and I'm addicted again

Those coloured blocks have got a hold on me...

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Hundreds of prized trees lost at Scotland's heritage estates due to 'devastating' Storm Eowyn damage

At least 250 trees have been lost across Culzean Country Park, with damage at dozens of National Trust for Scotland prop...

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Wegmans recalls frozen chicken nuggets due to possible bone fragments

Wegmans is recalling frozen chicken nuggets in eight states and the District of Columbia because there may be bone fragm...

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Protecting a Louisiana gem: Friends of Cat Island preserve more than national champion tree

The Friends of Cat Island volunteer to dedicate their time and energy to protecting Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge,...

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The best compost bins in 2025

Find out which compost bins came out on top in our review, and the differences between each type...

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The Importance of Nepali Language: A Shared Treasure of Nepal and India

Nepali is more than just the official language of Nepal; it is a bridge of shared heritage, culture, and identity betwee...

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India's Space Programme: Five things to know

India's space programme, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has achieved global recognition for its i...

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Vibrant Festivals: Vibes of Colours of Life

India is a nation that enjoys a vibrant culture of different festivals -Camel Festival,January 10-12Taking place in Push...

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Circularix Expands Recycled PET Production with New Florida Facility and Pennsylvania Capacity Increase

New facility doubles the company's capacity, with planned expansion of its existing Pennsylvania plant tripling current ...

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Genetic diversity is declining globally. But conservation efforts offer hope to protect species

The climate crisis is impacting the genetic diversity that helps species adapt to environmental changes...

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Man eating 6-9 pounds of butter and cheese a day develops ‘cholesterol hands’ while on carnivore diet: JAMA

A man who told doctors he ate nothing, but 6–9 pounds of butter, cheese and hamburgers every day for eight months ende...

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Phoenix dry spell broken at last!

Wednesday would have been the 160th day without rain, tying the 160-day record set in 1972....

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What happens to South County firefighters as district dissolves?

A fight over fire response in South County has sparked threats of service disruptions and put firefighter jobs in flux. ...

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The best garden coldframes in 2025

Our round up of the best garden coldframes for your plants....