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Oct 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Edinburgh Play Heading to Netflix: A Weather Girl's Meltdown in the Spotlight

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival buzzed differently this year, thanks to one standout play called Weather Girl. This one-woman show, about a Californian weather reporter losing it, caught the attention of Netflix. The streaming giant snatched up the rights, beating out other interested U. S. buyers. Th

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Oct 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change: The Hidden Costs of Our Food and Power Bills

Climate change isn't just about polar bears and melting ice caps. It's affecting your daily life right now, from the food you eat to the electricity you use. Let's break it down. The economy is a big deal this election season. Guess what? Climate change is costing us big bucks. Extreme weather even

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Oct 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Fight: Are We Doing Enough?

You've probably heard about climate change and how we're trying to slow it down. But guess what? The United Nations says our efforts aren't enough. They looked at plans from nearly 200 countries to cut carbon emissions. The bad news? These plans won't even cut pollution much by 2030. This makes it s

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Oct 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Save Our Reefs: Coral Bleaching Sparks Global Alarm

This year, scientists found that 77% of the world's coral reefs are in trouble due to bleaching, a result of warming ocean waters caused by climate change. This is the fourth and largest global bleaching event on record, affecting both hemispheres. Coral reefs are crucial because they support over 2

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Oct 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

A Pastor's Farm: From Health to Climate Activism

Rev. Richard Joyner didn't always see himself as a farmer. Growing up in rural North Carolina, he watched his father, a talented sharecropper, get cheated by landowners. This left a bad taste. After joining the army and becoming a chaplain, Joyner took over a small church in Conetoe, a town with no

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Oct 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Icefire Over Pine Island Glacier: A Natural Mystery

Imagine looking at Antarctica from space and seeing what appears to be smoke billowing from a glacier. That's exactly what happened with Pine Island Glacier. But don't worry, it's not fire, but something called sea smoke. This happens when cold, dry air meets warm water. Strong winds push aside ice

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

America's Clean Future: What's Next After 2025?

Imagine it's January 20, 2025. President Kamala Harris steps into office and announces a plan to fight climate change within her first 100 days. She wants to cut energy costs and jumpstart a clean industrial boom. Lawmakers from both sides agree that we need to reduce emissions and strengthen our ec

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Oct 29 2024WEATHER

Why Is the Philippines So Vulnerable to Tropical Storms?

Tropical Storm Trami, known locally as Kristine, recently caused a lot of damage in the Philippines. The storm hit the northeastern part of the country and brought strong rains and winds. This caused heavy flooding and landslides, making it the most destructive storm this year. The Philippines sees

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

“Storms and Lies: Why FEMA Needs More Than Words”

Hurricanes Helene and Milton are set to cause massive damage, similar to Katrina and Sandy. But after the storms, something else spread: fake news. Politicians like Donald Trump and Elon Musk claimed FEMA was wasting money on illegal immigrants or controlling the weather. While these claims are fals

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Oct 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

Tree Species in Danger: A Global Crisis

Did you know that over a third of all tree species might disappear forever? That's what a new study found. Scientists spent a decade looking at nearly 48, 000 tree types from all around the world. The results? More than 16, 000 of these trees are in trouble. That's more than twice the number of all

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