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Jane Goodall's legacy

Jane Goodall's work broke down the wall between man and nature. Her legacy will live longer than she could have ever imagined when she first walked into the forest.

CBS News

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Coastal homes collapse into the ocean off North Carolina

The remnants of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda are still causing rough waters off the East Coast. At least seven coastal homes have collapsed into the ocean off North Carolina and there are concerns others may fall as well.

CBS America

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Residents find toxic lead levels in soil after California wildfires

In its final soil testing report, the L.A. County Department of Public Health found a sizeable number of Altadena properties had significantly higher levels of lead than what the state deemed safe.

CBS America

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Is it bad to rake my leaves this fall?

Leaving leaves in your yard not only helps reduce potent methane emissions coming from landfills, but also creates natural mulch, supports pollinators and provides food and shelter for wildlife.

The Weather Channel

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Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall dies at 91

Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall, who pioneered studies of chimpanzees, died Wednesday at 91. CBS News' Seth Doane looks back at her life and legacy.

CBS News

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Africa’s freshwater fish under threat as stocks decline

The next decade, scientists say, will determine whether Africa’s inland waters can be restored — or whether more species will be lost forever.

Africanews

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'Enormous' melting sees Swiss glaciers shrink by 3% this year

Switzerland's glaciers have faced “enormous” melting this year with a 3 per cent drop in total volume, the fourth-largest annual drop on record, due to the effects of global warming, top Swiss glaciologists reported Wednesday.

Euronews

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Jane Goodall, chimpanzee researcher and conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the British conservationist and researcher renowned for her work with chimpanzees, has died at age 91. The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed her death on Instagram Wednesday, saying she died of natural causes.

CBC News

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Humberto, Imelda pull farther from U.S.

Imelda still making impacts to East Coast despite moving into Atlantic

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Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist who shaped the world's knowledge of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91, the institute she founded announced Wednesday (October 1).

CBS News

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Extreme heat and drought threaten Iraq’s bees and honey production

In southern Iraq, bees once thrived among lush date palms along the Shatt al-Arab. But today, rising salinity, drought, and extreme heat are wiping out hives and devastating honey production in Basra.

Al Jazeera

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Romania: The Green Twin tree-watering movement of Timisoara

Volunteers in the Romanian city of Timisoara are using an app to locate and water saplings planted by the local authorities. Their mission: to make caring for urban trees everyone's responsibility.

DW News

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France not sending its toxic waste to Moldova

False allegations that France is planning to send its toxic waste to Moldova have spread across social media, EuroVerify debunks.

Euronews

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Dozens killed after 6.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Philippines

At least 69 people were killed after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook the coastal city of Bogo and outlying rural towns in Cebu province in the Philippines, officials said. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has the latest details.

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Kids in Uganda adopt trees as pets

Uganda's "Pet a Tree" project teaches children to love, name, and nurture trees — all to help fight climate change.

DW News

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Pune residents fight to save urban hills from construction

Many in Pune are protesting building plans affecting the city’s iconic hills. They fear an impact on biodiversity, air quality and temperatures in the city.

DW News

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Zambian farmers sue Chinese mining company over toxic spill

Dozens of Zambian farmers have filed a lawsuit against Chinese company Sino-Metals Leach (SML), alleging that a massive toxic spill from its mining waste dam has contaminated their land and water, posing severe health risks and demanding...

Africanews

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Mud homes beat the heat and pollution in Bengaluru

A team of architects in Bengaluru designs beautiful homes built with mud, not cement. They stay cool in summer, while cutting emissions and energy costs.

DW News

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South African vineyard making better wine thanks to cattle, ducks

A historic wine estate near Stellenbosch is turning to cattle, sheep and ducks to improve the quality of its vineyards. Hartenberg Wine Estate says it has become the first in South Africa to earn international certification for regenerat...

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UN experts help protect cocoa plantations in Sao Tomé and Principé

In Sao Tomé and Principé, UN experts and the government have launched an initiative to restore ecosystems and boost sustainable cocoa production.

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Recycled fashion: Meet Beninese designer 'President Djangoun'

A Beninese style icon is setting standards for fashionistas around the continent and beyond. President Djangoun's online videos can easily attract over 10 million views, as fans check in on his wildly creative, award-winning, handmade ou...

France 24

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Nigeria zoo: Enclosure repopulated after losing 60% of its animals

A zoo devastated by last year’s floods in northeastern Nigeria is gradually recovering. Dozens of animals were swept away, causing not only damage to the zoo’s infrastructure but also distress for survivors.

Al Jazeera

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New report blasts California wildfire response

More than 30 people were killed in the wildfires that devastated Los Angeles in January. As many residents still try to rebuild, the first official review of the emergency response was released Thursday.

CBS News

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Nigeria: Coastal erosion leaves entire communities at risk

Along the coastline of the commercial hub of Lagos, in Nigeria, communities are battling an ever-shrinking shoreline. Climate change and coastal development have both been blamed. DW's Olisa Chukwumah went to Apakin, where villagers fear...

DW News

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Smuggled corals rescued, given second chance at New York aquarium

Hundreds of live corals, seized from international smugglers, are getting a second chance at a New York aquarium. Conservationists and aquarium staff are carefully nursing the corals back to health.

CBS America

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Forecasters monitor possible hurricane merger in Fujiwhara effect

Tropical Storm Humberto, the eighth storm of the season, swirls north of the Caribbean. While it’s not expected to hit land, meteorologists are watching for a possible interaction with another nearby system, a rare phenomenon known as th...

CBS News

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Young volunteers fight plastic waste on Congo’s coast

In the coastal city of Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo, dozens of young volunteers have joined the Children of the Beaches initiative. Their goal is to study and tackle the growing problem of plastic waste littering the Congolese shoreline.

France 24

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Tropical nights in Zurich: A city trying to beat the heat

As temperatures rise, during the days and nights, Zurich tests bold ideas to beat the heat and protect city life from climate change.

DW News

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Kenyan engineer turns deadly water hyacinth into green solution

On Lake Naivasha in Kenya, invasive water hyacinth is suffocating fish and threatening local livelihoods. Engineer Joseph Nguthiru has transformed the deadly plant into an eco-friendly innovation, showcasing how a crisis can be turned in...

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How Ragasa became Earth’s strongest storm in hours

Typhoon Ragasa slammed Taiwan, the Philippines and southern China, leaving flooding and destruction. Here's why the strongest storm of the year bears the fingerprint of climate change.

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