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California and National Drought Summary for February 18, 2025, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 15% Extreme Drought
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary February 20, 2025 - A significant storm system moved through the South and into the Southeast during the week, which was associated with flooding rains over the Tennessee Valley and into Kentucky where some of these areas recorded 7-8...
14 A-Z Animals-approved Conservation Organizations to Support Today
AOL
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© It seems like most news in the world of conservation is negative, with species after species being red listed. But this month brings terrific news for the white-winged flufftail of South Africa. The bird, which was critically endangered for...
Climate change has fueled dengue and Oropouche cases in Florida, says WHO director
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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December 11, 2024
click to enlarge Flooding, droughts, and rising temperatures are helping mosquito-borne illnesses spread in places they haven’t before, leading to a rise in cases in Florida, a regional director for the World Health Organization said Tuesday. This...
On St. John, an eco-resort that’s all about sustainability
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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ST. JOHN — Kermit the Frog famously lamented, “It’s not easy being green.” Though his complaint on “Sesame Street” focused on the trials of life as an amphibian, it can also apply to those who adopt environmentally sensitive standards in their...
The Old Hollywood History of St. Croix’s Skyhawk Villa
dwell
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July 10, 2025
Five years ago, architect and hotelier Chris Pardo, cofounder of the boutique ARRIVE hospitality brand (now part of the popular Palisociety hotel group), found himself knee-deep in several design projects on St. Croix. "I’ve always loved the...
The Salvation Army Continues to Serve Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands
The Salvation Army
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(West Nyack, NY) - In one of the worst Hurricane seasons in a decade, The Salvation Army is unwavering in its continued efforts to serve those affected by the storms. For Hurricane Irma and Maria, which obliterated much of Puerto Rico’s and the...
Salvation Army Relief Efforts Continue in Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands
The Salvation Army
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San Juan - In one of the worst hurricane seasons in a decade, The Salvation Army is unwavering in its continued efforts to serve those affected by the storms. For Hurricane Irma and Maria, which obliterated much of Puerto Rico’s and the U.S....
Fee Changes at Virgin Islands National Park Prompts Request for Comment
National Parks Traveller
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September 12, 2024
Virgin Islands National Park is proposing an amenity fee increase to offset the costs of maintenance, trash cleanup, replacement of degraded park infrastructure, and the additional park personnel required to address these issues. Implementation of...
New boating fees threaten livelihoods in fishing communities
The Nassau Guardian
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Dear Editor, The recently implemented anchorage and cruising fee structure imposed on vessels entering Bahamian waters has raised serious alarm for residents of fishing communities such as West Grand Bahama and Bimini. While revenue generation is...
Operation Maverick's Armistice: A collaborative Air National Guard exercise in agile combat training
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 10, 2025
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES 07.10.2025 JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- In a formidable display of readiness and collaboration, more than 800 mission-ready Air National Guard members gathered at the Air Dominance Center in...
HEAT INDEX TO TOP 103°F IN VIRGIN ISLANDS
284 Media BVI
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September 24, 2024
The Territory is bracing for another period of extreme heat, with officials warning of potentially dangerous conditions lasting through Thursday. The Department of Disaster Management issued an alert Tuesday, forecasting temperatures in the low...
In U.S. Virgin Islands, Salvation Army Provides Free Clothing to the Needy
The Salvation Army
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ST. THOMAS, USVI - Early Wednesday morning, nine dedicated Salvation Army volunteers joined staff at The Salvation Army in St. Thomas to begin its recovery process. Half of the volunteers worked handing out free clothing to the homeless and the...
Archives Working Across Remote Environments
Marianas Variety
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Archivists Eira Tansey and Helen Wong Smith visited CNMI’s Northern Marianas College and other community sites as part of the Council of State Archivists “Archives Working Across Remote Environments” or AWARE project, funded by an Institute of...
Alabama Public Radio honored during 75th anniversary of oldest regional journalism award competition in the U.S.
Alabama Public Radio
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July 12, 2025
Alabama Public Radio was among the news organizations to be recognized during the Society of Professional Journalists “Green Eyeshade Awards,” which observed its seventy fifth anniversary as the nation’s oldest and largest regional competition to...
DNR Asks Minnesotans to Support Wildlife When Filing Taxes
103.1 KFIL - Minnesota
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February 10, 2025
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Looking some last minute tax deductions ahead of the April 15th filing deadline? The Department of Natural Resources is reminding Minnesotans of the Nongame Wildlife Fund Tax Checkoff program. Animal lovers and others...
Weather Holds for Postponed Liberty Day Gathering in Grove Place
St. Thomas Source
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November 24, 2024
A bust of D. Hamilton Jackson presides over the Estate Grove Place park named in his honor on Saturday on St. Croix. (Source photo by Kit MacAvoy) Liberty Day may have come and gone in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but that didn’t stop the Grove Place...
California and National Drought Summary for February 11, 2025, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 67% Abnormally Dry
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary February 13, 2025 - Conditions this week were largely based on where precipitation fell. Storms across the Ohio River Valley and Mid-Atlantic brought very beneficial rainfall, leading to improvements in eastern Oklahoma, northeast...
FRASER HIGHLIGHTS BVI’S OCEAN ACTION AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON WORLD STAGE
284 Media BVI
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July 3, 2025
Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Climate Change Honourable Julian Fraser RA attended the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference , held in Nice, France. The global forum was held from June 9 to 13 and brought together Heads of...
Soda giants blamed for plastic crisis ravaging paradise US territory
The Mirror US
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July 3, 2025
The government of the US Virgin Islands has warned that the territory is facing a “plastic waste crisis” and has accused Coca-Cola and Pepsi for contributing to the issue. The government has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, accusing...
DRNA Misses Out on Millions in Federal Funds for Climate Adaptation in Puerto Rico
Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
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February 6, 2025
Puerto Rico, one of the planet’s most climate-vulnerable regions, will miss out on federal funds allocated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for climate adaptation, as the Department of Natural and Environmental...