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Wales OnlineMet Office warns of risk of snow showers as temperatures drop
The Met Office's UK long-range weather forecast says we could see some snow in the coming weeks
- CNN
Bundle up, it’s going to feel like minus 40 once the coldest temperatures in a year arrive
Winter’s most potent Arctic blast yet is about to unleash dangerously low temperatures that will be the coldest to hit the United States in a year.
- The Telegraph
Miliband quango to block new businesses from joining power grid
A quango overseen by Ed Miliband has blocked new energy projects from joining the National Grid, potentially dealing a significant blow to the Energy Secretary’s net zero ambitions.
- The Guardian
LA residents receive short reprieve from Santa Ana winds fanning deadly flames
National Weather Service warns ‘next week is a concern’ as winds could bring increased chances of red flag warning
- BuzzFeed
"How Dumb Can You Be" — People Are Slamming Lara Trump After She Questioned How Climate Change Could Be A Factor In California Fires
Donald Trump's daughter-in-law leaned in to climate denialism amid historic winter fires in California.
- The Independent
Lara Trump eviscerated online after asking ‘how climate change is the reason’ for devastating LA fire conditions
‘These are the people who want to scrap the Department of Education,’ one social media user asked
- Manchester Evening News
DWP Cold Weather Payment tool to see if you’re owed up to £50
Households across 18 postcodes are expeted to be able to claim up to £50 if found eligible
- The Telegraph
Mapped: How deadly wildfires swept through LA – and what’s happening now
A deadly combination of hot winds and a lack of rain created the conditions for wildfires to rip through Los Angeles this week.
- Yahoo News UK
What are the Santa Ana winds and how are they fuelling the LA fires?
Firefighters battling raging wildfires in LA fear strong winds blowing towards the California coast will undo their progress - here's why.
- KameraOne
Sea giant sneaks up : Whale shark rams diver from behind
A terrifying moment for a female diver off the coast of Cebu, Philippines. A young whale shark rammed her from behind. The sea giant is harmless to humans, but it still caused quite a fright.
- CNN
Scientists say they are close to resurrecting a lost species. Is the age of de-extinction upon us?
Colossal Biosciences, which aims to revive extinct species, has raised an additional $200 million. Critics say de-extinction in its purest sense isn’t possible.
- The Independent
LA fires: Is it safe to travel to California and is LAX closed?
Roads are closed but flight disruption has so far kept to a minimum as fires spread in southern California
- The Northern Echo
Public warned to "stay away" from cliffs after huge Seaham landslide
The public are being warned to "stay away" from the cliff edges after a large landslide at Seaham Hall Beach
- Yahoo News UK
What causes potholes and why does the UK have so many?
The cost of fixing vehicles damaged by potholes has reached a record high.
- Wales Online
Man says his heat pump is a 'money trap' as bills four times higher
Vahid has struggled to get the temperature in his home above 15C and says his fnmaily has to take cold showers
- Associated Press
Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowledging the burning of fossil fuels causes climate change. Wright, a fossil fuel executive, has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change.
- Bloomberg
Fire-Whipping Los Angeles Winds Are at the Heart of a Climate Riddle
(Bloomberg) -- Days before hurricane-force Santa Ana wind gusts fueled fires that devastated Los Angeles, meteorologists posted eerily accurate warnings that such a scenario was possible. But they’ve had a harder time pinpointing the role of climate change in events like this.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyChicago Agency Pitches $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit WoesChurches, Cinemas — and Moon Artifacts — Top List of Endangered MonumentsAs E-Bik
- The Independent
LA wildfires live updates: More than $100m donated to victims as winds slow giving firefighters a break
Winds speeds are expected to drop on Thursday, but officials warn threats remain in Los Angeles
- Business Insider
I lost my home to the Altadena wildfires. These are the logistics I never even considered until my entire neighborhood disappeared.
Gale Sinatra, a USC professor, lost her home in Altadena to the Eaton Fire. She's struggled to fill prescriptions and doesn't have access to her mail.
- The Guardian
Fleeing mountain lions and scorched earth: can wildlife survive California’s wildfires?
The fires have been devastating for humans and taken a toll on nature, but many of California’s ecosystems will be able to regenerate