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Europe is the fastest-warming continent, report says: Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average ...
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Europe is the fastest-warming continent, report says
Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
  • Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.

  • The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.

  • Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.

  • The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
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Biden to unveil $7 billion for rooftop solar in Earth Day message: President Joe Biden on Monday will celebrate Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in grants for ...
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Biden to unveil $7 billion for rooftop solar in Earth Day message
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Police identify 16-year-old killed in off-road motorcycle crash Saturday: The 16-year-old from Des Moines was riding in northeastern Polk County when his ...
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Police identify 16-year-old killed in off-road motorcycle crash Saturday
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Our favorite photos from Des Moines East High's 2024 prom night: Check out photos as Des Moines East High students dance the night away at prom.
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Our favorite photos from Des Moines East High's 2024 prom night
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Cloud seeding was not the cause of the storms in Dubai: It was the worst storm since regional records began 75 years ago. There was quickly speculation about ...
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Cloud seeding was not the cause of the storms in Dubai
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Iowa loses women's basketball championship in Caitlin Clark's final game: Caitlin Clark will end her career at Iowa without the elusive national championship.
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Iowa loses women's basketball championship in Caitlin Clark's final game
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
  • South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.

  • Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.

  • It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.

  • The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
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‘Forced’ move: Rwandans grapple with own fears over UK asylum seeker plan: Amid high unemployment and a housing crisis, many in Rwanda are apprehensive about the ...
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‘Forced’ move: Rwandans grapple with own fears over UK asylum seeker plan
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
  • The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.

  • Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.

  • Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.

  • Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
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“Sorry, we’re hiding behind a cheap excuse”: The great moral philosopher was born 300 years ago. What would Kant have said about climate protection ...
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“Sorry, we’re hiding behind a cheap excuse”
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Balance for 2023: A year of climate contrasts in Europe: 2023 was a year of extremes: heat, fires, high water levels. Climate change has brought new weather ...
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Balance for 2023: A year of climate contrasts in Europe
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Tenth consecutive monthly heat record alarms and confounds climate scientists: Sharp increase in temperatures over past year has surprised many scientists
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Tenth consecutive monthly heat record alarms and confounds climate ...
Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
  • Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.

  • According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.

  • The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.

  • In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
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What a trans author found on a tour of red-state libraries: Diana Goetsch spent months visiting red-state libraries to do presentations on the freedom to read ...
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What a trans author found on a tour of red-state libraries
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How much does the ‘American dream’ cost in your state?: Dreaming of a white picket fence? It might only be a dream.
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How much does the ‘American dream’ cost in your state?
Quick Glance: Cost of the 'American Dream' by State
  • The American Dream is expensive in every state, with Hawaii being the most costly.

  • In six states, the American Dream costs less than $125,000.

  • California and Hawaii have the largest disparities between dream-life costs and median household income.

  • The average U.S. mortgage rates have recently risen to their highest level in five weeks.
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Woman killed in Friday morning stabbing, Des Moines police said: Des Moines police are investigating the death of a 49-year-old woman who was stabbed and died ...
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Woman killed in Friday morning stabbing, Des Moines police said
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Des Moines will be home to Iowa's first Mormon temple. Here's what to know:: While Iowa is home to many The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ...
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Des Moines will be home to Iowa's first Mormon temple. Here's what to ...
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Man builds entire home next to LA freeway: Home in encampment along 110 Freeway has own front door and electricity, allowing the resident to have lights ...
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Man builds entire home next to LA freeway
Quick Glance: Man Constructs Entire Home Along LA Freeway
  • A man has constructed a complete makeshift home along a freeway in Los Angeles, equipped with a front door and functioning electricity.

  • The dwellings are constructed from tents, tarps, and various materials, allowing residents to have access to lights, a stove, and a refrigerator.

  • In response to escalating rents, the city is actively working to offer more affordable housing options.

  • In total, over 70,000 individuals experience homelessness in Los Angeles County.
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Kane Brown plays Wells Fargo Arena with Tyler Hubbard and Parmalee: The country star returned to Des Moines to perform with special guests Tyler Hubbard and ...
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Kane Brown plays Wells Fargo Arena with Tyler Hubbard and Parmalee
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RFK Jr. rules out Libertarian presidential run: "We're not gonna have any problems getting on the ballot ourselves." Kennedy said Saturday.
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RFK Jr. rules out Libertarian presidential run
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What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?: A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded ...
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What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?
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A powerful volcano is erupting. Here’s what that could mean for weather and climate
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A powerful volcano is erupting. Here’s what that could mean for weather ...
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Powerball lottery drawing delayed: The Powerball lottery drawing has been delayed to complete procedures required before the numbers are announced.
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Powerball lottery drawing delayed
Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington
  • A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.

  • Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.

  • As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.

  • The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.
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See photos from Drake's 45th annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest: See photos of the dogs from the 45th annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest at Drake University on ...
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See photos from Drake's 45th annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest
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Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
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Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and ...
Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
  • The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

  • Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.

  • Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.

  • A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Defies Feds to Scare Migrants and Endanger Kids: Making Iowa a place for immigrants to avoid amid an ongoing labor shortage and eased ...
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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Defies Feds to Scare Migrants and Endanger Kids
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Europe endured record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023: New report warns people are increasingly at risk in a continent warming twice as fast as the ...
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Europe endured record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023
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Biden administration bans drilling in nearly half of Alaska petroleum reserve in sweeping win for climate advocates
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Quick Glance: Restrictions on Oil and Gas Leasing in Alaska under Biden Administration
  • The Biden administration announced restrictions on new oil and gas leasing on 5.3 million hectares of a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska to protect wildlife from the impacts of climate change.

  • The decision finalizes proposed protections that drew backlash from environmentalists last year for violating Biden's climate change pledge.

  • The limitation on new leasing faced opposition from Republican lawmakers who criticized the decisions as undermining national security interests.

  • Environmentalists praised the decision, while the oil industry labeled it as misguided and raised concerns about future developments in the reserve.
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Thousands protest against over-tourism in Spain’s Canary Islands: Demonstrators say mass tourism is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago.
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Thousands protest against over-tourism in Spain’s Canary Islands
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Never so early: First hot day of the year measured: BRUCK ON THE MUR. A day above 30 degrees is considered a hot day. This mark was broken today in Styria ...
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Never so early: First hot day of the year measured
Quick Glance: Leipzig experiences warmest April 6: Temperature record broken from 1961
  • Warm air and sunshine brought Saxony unusually warm weather in April.

  • Leipzig and other regions broke temperature records, with readings exceeding 25 degrees.

  • Despite Saharan dust and clouds, the warm weather persisted, caused by High 'Olli' and Storm 'Timea'.

  • Cooler temperatures are expected from mid-week, ranging between 10 and 15 degrees, with occasional light rain.
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Sealing up your home can save money and fight climate change: An Edina woman knew her house could get drafty in the winter, so she signed up for a home energy ...
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Sealing up your home can save money and fight climate change
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Maxwell Frost on Earth Day calls Trump a ‘threat to our planet’: On Earth Day, progressive Democrat Maxwell Frost (Fla.) is calling former President Trump a ...
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Maxwell Frost on Earth Day calls Trump a ‘threat to our planet’
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Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride fundraiser to return June 1: The annual event has traditionally drawn Iowa politicians and future presidential contenders alike.
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Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride fundraiser to return June 1
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A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S. : Crowds and clouds didn't stop people from gathering across the path of totality ...
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A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S.
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Chris Stark: Rishi Sunak has set us back, head of climate change watchdog says: In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much ...
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Chris Stark: Rishi Sunak has set us back, head of climate change watchdog ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Announces Support for Young People in Climate Sector
  • On Earth Day, US President Joe Biden announced the opening of a new portal where job seekers can apply for positions in the Climate Corps to offer young people green jobs and work towards a green economy, as reported by Digital Journal.

  • In his announcement on X, Biden emphasized, “Today, we are mobilizing the next generation of workers in clean energy, conservation, and climate resilience.”

  • According to Biden, the new program will train over 20,000 young individuals to secure “well-paying jobs” after completing their paid training.

  • Biden launched the climate service program last fall, and within weeks, the White House received more than 42,000 expressions of interest from Americans, mostly aged between 18 and 35.
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Iowa women’s basketball’s road to the Final Four: A look at the 2023-24 season so far
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Iowa women’s basketball’s road to the Final Four: A look at the 2023-24 ...
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Winter likely to be much warmer than normal but La Nina could be coming: Much of Australia is likely in for one of the warmest winters on record ...
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Winter likely to be much warmer than normal but La Nina could be coming
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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years: According to a statement released by the National Center of Meteorology, the United Arab Emirates experienced the ...
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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years
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Earth has its warmest March on record, beating 2023's milestone: Global average temperatures are running hotter than last year, which was the globe's hottest.
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Earth has its warmest March on record, beating 2023's milestone
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Caitlin Clark is having her number retired by Iowa already: One week after her final game!
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Caitlin Clark is having her number retired by Iowa already
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
  • The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.

  • Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.

  • The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.

  • Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
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United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall, massive flooding, hits desert nation
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United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ...
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See the 67 nominees for the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest: Iowans have nominated 67 products for the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest and will now vote to ...
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See the 67 nominees for the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest
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Capitol Notebook: Bill to prohibit firearms tracking headed to Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ desk
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Capitol Notebook: Bill to prohibit firearms tracking headed to Iowa Gov ...
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"Climate lie": ORF rejects Baumgartner's statements about Wadsak: Felix Baumgartner accused ORF meteorologists of "climate lies". ORF warns of insult, defamation ...
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Housing advocates and city officials unveil new affordable homes in Harrisburg : Five families will get keys to their new townhomes and a new life along a ...
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Housing advocates and city officials unveil new affordable homes in ...
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Utah landlords rep: Use charity, borrow money, and sell your TV to pay rent: Tenants balk at landlord advice as rent spikes in Salt Lake.
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Utah landlords rep: Use charity, borrow money, and sell your TV to pay ...
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Blank Park Zoo to begin $18 million expansion. What will be the new features?: A revamp and expansion of the Blank Park Zoo is starting and will continue through ...
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Blank Park Zoo to begin $18 million expansion. What will be the new ...
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Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds
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Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for ...