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California firefighters scramble to protect sequoia groves

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California firefighters scramble to protect sequoia groves

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As leaders reconvene at UN, climate and COVID top the list

The United Nations General Assembly meets this week for the first time since the pandemic began.
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This is the whitest paint on Earth and it could eliminate need for air conditioning

Researchers were looking for a solution to climate change when they set a world record in creating the whitest paint.
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Biden: We have to act now on climate change

The president met with 11 other global leaders Friday to discuss steps against climate change.
Environment

Proposed pipeline would run through 30 Iowa counties, 4 other states

The Iowa Utilities Board is hosting meetings in each county about the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline by Summit Carbon Solutions.
Weather

Death toll rises after Ida’s remnants hit Northeast

A stunned U.S. East Coast woke up Thursday to a rising death toll, surging rivers and destruction from the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Environment

Iowa DNR: Stay away from swollen rivers

The banks of rivers in eastern Iowa nearly flooded this week, which can lead to dangerous situations for those paddling on the surface.
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Photos show black slick in water near Gulf oil rig after Ida

State and federal regulators said Wednesday that they had been unable to reach the area.
Community

How one online farmers market is helping a Des Moines metro farm thrive

Market Wagon has been helping small farms sell their products since 2016.
Environment

2 Midwest companies fined for diesel emission tampering

The EPA announced Tuesday that diesel repair shop Midwest Truck Products of Cantril, Iowa, will pay a $75,000 penalty.
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California fire season sets records, more damage expected

This year's fire season has already broken last year's record for most acreage.
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Fires harming California's efforts to curb climate change

Fires in Northern California are destroying forests central to reducing carbon emissions

Walking for a cause: NAMIWalks raises more than $130,000 for mental health resources

Walking for a cause: NAMIWalks raises more than $130,000 for mental health resources

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Big temperature changes coming for Sunday

Afternoon Weather Update 09-25-2021

Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

California firefighters scramble to protect sequoia groves

As leaders reconvene at UN, climate and COVID top the list

This is the whitest paint on Earth and it could eliminate need for air conditioning

Biden: We have to act now on climate change

Proposed pipeline would run through 30 Iowa counties, 4 other states

Death toll rises after Ida’s remnants hit Northeast

Iowa DNR: Stay away from swollen rivers

Photos show black slick in water near Gulf oil rig after Ida

How one online farmers market is helping a Des Moines metro farm thrive

2 Midwest companies fined for diesel emission tampering

California fire season sets records, more damage expected

Fires harming California's efforts to curb climate change

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