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Indonesians hold Christmas mass at flood-devastated area
Residents of Aek Ngadol village, in Indonesia’s North Sumatra, gathered for Christmas mass amid the wreckage.
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Why California's milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol
California milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol, the one with the chasing arrows, potentially threatening the existence of the ubiquitous beverage containers.
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Watch: Mudslides, flooding and debris - storms batter southern California
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for parts of California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego.
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst Christmas storms in recent memory brought heavy rain and fears of deadly mudslides.
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Atmospheric river storm causes flooding across Southern California
A powerful winter storm has unleashed torrential rain across Southern California, triggering flash flooding.
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Powerful storm slams California, causing severe flooding and prompting evacuations
A powerful storm brought heavy rain to parts of California on Wednesday, flooding roads and prompting evacuations in some areas. The deluge of rain is causing dangerous travel conditions on Christmas Day.
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Rain Begins in Southern California as Region Braces for Intense Storm
Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and debris flow could affect Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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More than a million pounds spent on influencers by UK government since 2024
Figures from FoI request show increase in ministerial use of social media personalities to present campaignsMore than half a million pounds has been spent since 2024 on using social media influencers to promote UK government campaigns on subjects ranging from the environment to welfare.The spending …
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Maryland climate commission calls for state action amid budget pressure
The Maryland Commission on Climate Change released its 2025 annual report on Dec. 23, offering a new set of recommendations aimed at helping the state meet aggressive greenhouse gas reduction goals while preparing communities for the growing impacts of climate change.
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California's plastic bag phaseout nears, but leftover bags remain unregulated
On Dec. 19, at the Target store on Riverside Boulevard, stacks of plastic bags sat prominently at checkout counters—the only visible option available for shoppers at both self-checkout kiosks and traditional lanes.
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Chance of ‘odd wintry flurry’ of snow in UK for a white Christmas – Met Office
South coast most likely to see snowflakes, though a full festive blanketing has been unlikely for decades now While ongoing showers might suggest this Christmas will be a washout, experts say a wintry snap is on its way and some areas of the UK might even have a white Christmas.According to the Met …
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Southern California braces as powerful winter storms threaten up to 8in of rain
Governor declared emergency in several counties, with near white-out snow conditions in parts of the Sierra NevadaA powerful winter storm swept across California on Wednesday, with heavy rain and gusty winds leading to evacuation warnings for mudslides in parts of the southern part of the state, bri…
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West Coast storms causing major holiday travel disruptions
There have been more than 1,700 flight delays in the U.S. so far Wednesday, according to FlightAware. That's due in part to a major storm hitting the West Coast. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Alberta Clipper to Bring Light Snow to New York After Christmas
A fast moving storm dubbed the Alberta Clipper will push freezing air into the US Northeast and mid-Atlantic states Friday, dropping snow on New York City before turning to rain in Washington, D.C.
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Kenyans protest after roaming elephants kill four people in a week
Some Kenyans have protested after roaming elephants killed four people over the past week in what experts describe as human–wildlife conflict driven by scarcity of vegetation
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What you eat could decide the planet’s future
What we put on our plates may matter more for the climate than we realize. Researchers found that most people, especially in wealthy countries, are exceeding a “food emissions budget” needed to keep global warming below 2°C. Beef alone accounts for nearly half of food-related emissions in Canada. Sm…
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California slammed by torrential rain as residents prep for flooding
Southern California was drenched by torrential storms overnight. Meanwhile, power was restored to San Francisco after a major blackout in the area from storms. Andres Gutierrez has more.
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EPA reminder for the holidays: Reducing food waste matters
Big venues around the country are working hard to reduce food waste.
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Barracuda, grouper, tuna – and seaweed: Madagascar’s fishers forced to find new ways to survive
Seaweed has become a key cash crop as climate change and industrial trawling test the resilient culture of the semi-nomadic Vezo peopleAlong Madagascar’s south-west coast, the Vezo people, who have fished the Mozambique Channel for countless generations, are defined by a way of life sustained by the…
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