Environment

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US: Southern California to cut water wholesale deliveries by 15%

Southern Californias water wholesaler voted on 14 April to cut its deliveries to cities and communities by 15 percent as the state clamps down on water usage amid a devastating four-year drought.

Apr 15, 2015

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US: Man escapes injury after van crushed during hailstorm in Kentucky

A video uploaded on social media showed a van crushed by a large tree after it fell on the vehicle during a severe hailstorm in Ashton, Kentucky, on 9 April leaving the driver trapped inside.

Apr 14, 2015

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US: Deadly tornado slams parts of Illinois

A dangerous storm system rolled through the Midwest on 9 April, killing at least one person and levelling houses and businesses northwest of Chicago, local officials said.

Apr 10, 2015

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Cyprus: Possibly one-of-a-kind Rare black flamingo spotted

An extremely rare black flamingo was spotted on 8 April on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, exciting nature lovers who said it may be the only bird of its type ever observed.

Apr 9, 2015

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California governor orders 25% reduction in water usage statewide

California Governor Jerry Brown, acting in the face of a devastating, multi-year drought, ordered the first statewide mandatory water restrictions on 1 April directing cities and communities to reduce usage by 25 percent.

Apr 2, 2015

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Chile: Volcano Villarrica rumbles and spews lava

A dense cloud of smoke rose above Chiles Villarrica Volcano on 31 March as scientists reported moderate activity within its crater was reported.

Apr 1, 2015

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Chile: Volcano Villarrica activity increases

A dense cloud of smoke was seen hanging above Chiles Villarrica Volcano.

Mar 30, 2015

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London Zoo opens new Lemur enclosure

London Zoos new In with the Lemurs enclosure allowed visitors to get up-close and personal with the furry animals from Madagascar.

Mar 30, 2015

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UP: Lightning Strike Kills Two; Farmers Suffer Crop Damage Again

Two more farmers reportedly died of shock earlier on Sunday, after their crops were damaged.

Mar 30, 2015

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J&K Flood Live: Jhelum Flows Below Danger Level, but Situation to Worsen in Next 3 Days

17 people were killed on Monday after the heavy rainfall for the last three days caused landslides in several parts of the state.

Mar 30, 2015

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J&K: Heavy Rainfall Leads to Landslides; Met Forecasts Snowfall Next Week

MeT Department said that the poor weather condition may trigger flash floods in the vulnerable areas of the state.

Mar 29, 2015

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Life goes swimmingly for newborn hippo

The San Diego Zoo announced the birth of a hippopotamus and, so far, things appear to be going swimmingly.

Mar 25, 2015

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Rio turns rubbish into art to dramatise Olympian bay clean-up task

High prices reflect the environmental cost of waste thrown into the citys picturesque Guanabara Bay.

Mar 25, 2015

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Brian May and the badger cull: Science does not factor in parliamentary debate

EXCLUSIVE: The rock legend and astrophysicist said science does not factor in parliamentary debate

Mar 24, 2015

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UN: Africa faces elephant poaching crisis

Experts warned that Africa faces a poaching crisis that is likely to see a further decline in the number of wild elephants.

Mar 24, 2015

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