With 118 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden defends US government responseNews
SourceOctober 1, 2024
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With 118 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden defends US government response
By John Falchetto | AFP Valdosta, United States - The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the southeastern United States climbed to 118…

Two killed fighting wildfire in GreeceNews
SourceOctober 1, 2024
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Two killed fighting wildfire in Greece
Athens, Greece (AFP) - Two men have died in central Greece while trying to help firefighters tackle a forest fire that has forced several villages…

As toll crosses 100, Trump puts Hurricane Helene at election center stageNews
SourceOctober 1, 2024
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As toll crosses 100, Trump puts Hurricane Helene at election center stage
By John Falchetto | AFP Valdosta, United States - Donald Trump sought to turn a storm that killed more than 100 people and caused destructive…

EU to bar large fishing boats from Bay of Biscay over dolphin risksNews
SourceSeptember 30, 2024
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EU to bar large fishing boats from Bay of Biscay over dolphin risks
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) - The European Commission approved Monday a plan to close the Bay of Biscay on the French and Spanish Atlantic coasts to…

100 dead in storm Helene damage, flooding across US southeastNews
SourceSeptember 30, 2024
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100 dead in storm Helene damage, flooding across US southeast
By John Falchetto | AFP Valdosta, United States - At least 100 people have been killed after destructive floods ripped through the US southeast, officials…

Rate of ocean warming has nearly doubled since 2005: EU monitorNews
SourceSeptember 30, 2024
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Rate of ocean warming has nearly doubled since 2005: EU monitor
Brest, France (AFP) - The pace at which oceans are warming has almost doubled since 2005 as global temperatures rise because of human-caused climate change,…

More than 60 dead from storm Helene as rescue, cleanup efforts growNews
SourceSeptember 29, 2024
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More than 60 dead from storm Helene as rescue, cleanup efforts grow
By Gerard MARTINEZ with Lucie AUBOURG in Washington | AFP Cedar Key, United States - Rescuers struggled on Saturday with washed-out bridges and debris-strewn roads…

Weakening Hurricane Helene still ‘extremely dangerous,’ officials warnNews
SourceSeptember 27, 2024
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Weakening Hurricane Helene still ‘extremely dangerous,’ officials warn
Tallahassee, United States (AFP) - Hurricane Helene weakened on Friday hours after it made landfall in the US state of Florida, with officials warning the…

New process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuelScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024
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New process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuel
Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new method to convert plant waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant step forward…

Hurricane Helene downgraded to Category 2: US forecastersNews
SourceSeptember 27, 2024
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Hurricane Helene downgraded to Category 2: US forecasters
Tallahassee, United States (AFP) - Hurricane Helene was downgraded to a "strong" Category 2 hurricane on Friday, hours after it slammed into the southeastern US…

‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Helene races towards FloridaNews
SourceSeptember 26, 2024
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‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Helene races towards Florida
By Gianrigo Marletta, with Chandan Khanna in Crawfordville | AFP Tampa, United States - Hurricane Helene was set to slam into the Florida coast as…

Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024News
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 26, 2024
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Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024
Aarhus, Denmark, has secured the top position in the 2024 Happy City Index, a global ranking of urban well-being and happiness. This achievement highlights the…

UN chief warns of ‘rising tide of misery’ from swelling seasNews
SourceSeptember 25, 2024
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UN chief warns of ‘rising tide of misery’ from swelling seas
By Issam Ahmed and Gregory Walton | AFP United Nations, United States - UN chief Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that surging sea levels are…

Storm heading toward Florida reaches hurricane strength: NHCNews
SourceSeptember 25, 2024
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Storm heading toward Florida reaches hurricane strength: NHC
Tampa, United States (AFP) - A major storm bearing down on Florida strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, US meteorologists said, as the US state mandates…

OECD calls for raising property, environment taxesNews
SourceSeptember 25, 2024
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OECD calls for raising property, environment taxes
Paris, France (AFP) - The OECD said Wednesday that many governments need to raise property and environmental taxes alongside efforts to contain spending as countries…

No peak oil demand ‘on the horizon’, phaseout a ‘fantasy’: OPECNews
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
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No peak oil demand ‘on the horizon’, phaseout a ‘fantasy’: OPEC
Paris, France (AFP) - OPEC said Tuesday that phasing out oil was a "fantasy", as the Saudi-led cartel forecast that demand would keep growing until…

Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remainNews
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remain
A recalculation of Denmark's nitrogen reduction targets, known as the second opinion, has provided a stronger foundation for environmental efforts, particularly regarding the country's aquatic…

Key opportunities to boost climate education for healthcare professionalsNews
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
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Key opportunities to boost climate education for healthcare professionals
Climate education in health professional training is essential for addressing the health impacts of climate change and preparing a resilient healthcare workforce. By Julia Milzer…

John makes landfall in Mexico as major Category 3 hurricane: NHCNews
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
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John makes landfall in Mexico as major Category 3 hurricane: NHC
Mexico City, Mexico (AFP) - Hurricane John on Monday made landfall in southern Mexico as a major Category 3 storm, the US-based National Hurricane Center…

California sues oil giant Exxon over plastic recycling ‘myth’News
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
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California sues oil giant Exxon over plastic recycling ‘myth’
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) - California began legal action Monday against oil giant ExxonMobil over a "decades-long campaign of deception" about plastics recycling that…

Amazon forest loses area the size of Germany and France, fueling firesNews
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
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Amazon forest loses area the size of Germany and France, fueling fires
By Lucia LACURCIA | AFP Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The Amazon rainforest has lost an area about the size of Germany and France combined…

Is your dental care hurting the Planet?News
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
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Is your dental care hurting the Planet?
Orthodontic aligners have transformed dental care, offering a discreet and comfortable alternative to traditional braces. Yet, as millions of people worldwide opt for these clear…

UN holds ‘Summit of the Future’ to tackle global crisesNews
SourceSeptember 22, 2024
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UN holds ‘Summit of the Future’ to tackle global crises
By Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS | AFP United Nations, United States - Global leaders are gathering in New York on Sunday for a "Summit of the Future"…

Saharan winds nurture oceanic life across continentsNewsScience
Muser NewsDeskSeptember 20, 2024
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Saharan winds nurture oceanic life across continents
The further dust-bound iron is blown from the Sahara, the more it becomes available for life through atmospheric reactions. Iron is a micronutrient indispensable for…
