Environment

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Dangerous synthetic opioids and animal sedatives found in Australian wastewater

University of South Australia scientists have developed a highly sensitive method to detect illegal opioids and a veteri...

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UK households with oak tree in garden hit with huge problems

People who have oak trees in their garden could be putting their house at risk, say experts....

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Bay Area Welcomes Warmer, Drier Week Following Gloomy Weather, NWS San Francisco Reports

Warmer, drier weather is predicted for the Bay Area this week, with a chance of fog during the Monday commute....

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Sacramento Offers Grants Up to $3,000 for Community Waterway Conservation Projects

Sacramento offers $3,000 grants for waterway conservation, with applications open to community groups until May 16, 2023...

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San Diego to Experience Rising Temperatures Before Weekend Cool Down, NWS Reports

San Diego's weather will warm up with coastal highs of 62-65°F and inland 65-71°F, with a marine layer providing coole...

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RS convenes industry leaders to unlock renewable energy opportunities

The roundtable event, Powering Possibilities, addressed key challenges and opportunities in renewable energy, setting th...

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Portland Faces Cloudy Skies and Rain Chances with a Midweek Warmup to 80 Degrees

Portland's forecast includes mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain, and temperatures ranging from the 50s to 80s....

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Grafting for chocolate in Peru, and going after invasive species in New Zealand

Progress roundup: Grafting revives cacao trees, reforms in Fiji strengthen democracy, and New Zealand commits to pest er...

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'Darkest day in Vancouver's history': Suspect charged with murder after ramming attack leaves 11 dead

Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, was charged with multiple counts of second-degree murder in a video appearance before a judge on Sun...

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Rain rolls through eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota Monday morning; more storms could arrive later

Lydia Blume, a meteorologist with WDAY, said to expect "off-and-on thunderstorms as we continue throughout your Monday."...

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World Record Holder's Minions 'Obsession' Is Far From Mini

Liesl Benecke burst into tears as she rounded a corner at Japan's Universal Studios and saw Minion Land spread out befor...

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Electrolux Laundry Pair Named 2025 Sustainable Product of the Year

Recognition demonstrates company's commitment to building sustainable homes through meaningful product innovations. CHAR...

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Severe weather is expected in two rounds on Monday for west central Minnesota and the rest of the state

The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather outlook for west central Minnesota and much of Minnesota throug...

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Weather Impact Alert: Heavy rain and winds forecast for WNY

A Weather Impact Alert warns of potential severe storms with heavy rain, damaging winds, and hail possibly on Tuesday....

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I found a unique garden item that will transform sunny days outside and barbecues

The handy furniture piece has a practical feature that keeps drinks cold....

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Robin Cherry: former deputy mayor of Ballymena remembered as 'pillar of the community' and 'innovative businessman'

Tributes have been paid to former Ballymena deputy mayor Robin Cherry MBE who died on Saturday (April 26) after a short ...

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Phoenix to Enjoy Sunny Skies and Comfortable Temps This Week

Phoenix residents anticipate a week of sunny weather with mild temperatures in the low 90s and light winds, according to...

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Mayflies retain more mercury as adults when selenium is added to highly contaminated water

What if counteracting mercury contamination in waterways could be as simple as adding selenium? That proposition has gai...

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Salt Lake City Braces for Mixed Weather: Sunny Spells, Showers, and Potential Thunderstorms Ahead

Salt Lake City's weather forecast includes a mix of sun and showers with varying temperatures throughout the week, as pe...

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Vatican closes Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for papal conclave

One key task: installing the chimney where ballots will be burned after votes....

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Monday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 4/28/25

Expect cool conditions along the coast Monday, while the rest of the region should see highs in the 60s and 70s. Jessica...

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Conclave date to elect a new pope announced

Catholic cardinals have set the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor....

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Russia declares 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine for WWII Victory Day

Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 to mark the World War ...

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Dallas Braces for Spring Showers and Warm Temperatures with a Mix of Sunshine and Thunderstorms Ahead

Dallas expects a spring week with warm temperatures, varying thunderstorm chances, and mostly cloudy skies, according to...

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Seattle Spring Weather Brings Mix of Moody Skies and Sunny Breaks

Seattle's weather features a mix of sun and rain, with temperatures ranging from the 50s to 74°F throughout the week....

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KBB Launches 2025 Great Big Bermuda Cleanup

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has launched the 2025 Great Big Bermuda Cleanup, inviting volunteers to join island-wide ef...

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City-sized icebergs drifted by UK, scientists find. What can they tell us about Antarctica’s future?

Uncovering the collapse of the British and Irish ice sheet could help predict what's in store for Antarctica....

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‘Exploitative’ contracts and hazardous conditions: life for some of the immigrants cleaning up wildfire-stricken LA

Advocates say workers risk their health and fear speaking out about conditions amid Trump’s immigration crackdownOn a ...

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InventHelp Inventor Develops New Solar Feature for Vehicles (ACC-176)

PITTSBURGH, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way to generate storable electrical power when y...

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Amazon-backed Glacier gets $16M to expand its robot recycling fleet

The world has a trash problem. The amount of stuff we throw away is expected to nearly double, to 3.8 billion metric ton...

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Industrial waste is turning to rock in just decades, research reveals

An aluminum tab from a drinks can found encased in a new form of rock on the Cumbrian coastline has helped provide scien...

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Warm Front to Elevate Atlanta Temperatures with Mixed Sunshine and Showers This Week

Atlanta's week will see a mix of clouds and sunshine with warm temperatures, and variable chances for showers and thunde...

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Ohio Valley Braces for Warmth Followed by Storms, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Wilmington on Alert for Severe Weather

The Ohio Valley is expecting a mix of warm weather and potential storms, with a forecast of high temperatures and a chan...

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Cleveland Braces for Severe Storms Tuesday, National Weather Service Cautions Residents Along I-71 Corridor

The National Weather Service forecasts severe storms for Cleveland on Tuesday afternoon and evening, with risks along th...

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Detroit's Spring Weather: Mix of Sun, Showers, and Thunderstorms in the Week Ahead

The Detroit weather forecast predicts a mix of sun, clouds, and rain showers with fluctuating temperatures, including a ...

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San Antonio Braces for Mixed Weather with Sunny Spells, Gusty Winds, and Potential Showers Ahead

San Antonio's weather includes mostly sunny skies, high near 90, and gusty winds, with a chance of showers and thunderst...

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Tropical mountain ice cores help decipher climate riddles in Earth's history

Scientists are working to shed new light on an enduring climate mystery—one that, if solved, could help them make more...

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PSNI stop Porsche spotted speeding at 89mph on the A1 and arrest passenger for entering UK illegally

After police stopped a Porsche speeding on the A1 at almost 90mph, they discovered the passenger had entered the UK ille...

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More details released about 'Joey 25' - a unique tribute to roadracing legend Joey Dunlop

More details about the JOEY 25 commemorations in Ballymoney have been announced....

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Oklahoma City Bracing for Stormy Week with High Chances of Severe Weather, Says NWS

The NWS forecasts a week of potentially severe storms for Oklahoma City, with high chances of showers and thunderstorms ...

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Arcwood Environmental Welcomes Jeana Thomas as Chief Digital & Information Officer to Drive Innovation and Growth

INDIANAPOLIS, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcwood EnvironmentalTM ("Arcwood"), an EQT Infrastructure portfolio compan...

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McDonald’s in Cambridgeshire market town reopens after major renovation

The McDonald’s has reopened after a ‘Convenience of the Future’ redesign...

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Houston Braces for Sizzling Temperatures as Heat Wave Brings Mid to Upper 80s

Houston forecast shows high temperatures with a mix of partly sunny skies and chances of showers and thunderstorms....

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ArcusAI: AI-Powered Platform Speeds Approvals for Renewable Energy and Data Center Projects

The new AI platform, launched during Phoenix Startup Week, expedites the grid interconnection process. PHOENIX, April 28...