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How these students cut their school's food waste by 57%

How these students cut their school’s food waste by 57%

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we look at how a group of students drastically cut food waste in their cafeteria, check out a ‘top’ new species of 2024 and find out how to get a prescription to access national parks and local conservation areas.

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Trump looks to turn back the clock on the Panama Canal

Trump looks to turn back the clock on the Panama Canal

Control of the Panama Canal, once a key U.S. presidential campaign issue for Ronald Reagan and an animating topic for people ranging from film legend John Wayne to an unpredictable Canadian-born U.S. senator, has seemingly made a comeback as a hot-button topic in Washington.

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Syrian rebels reassured aid groups they'd be safe as they tried to orchestrate an organized takeover
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December 7, 2024

Syrian rebels reassured aid groups they’d be safe as they tried to orchestrate an organized takeover

It’s not only the Syrian public that’s getting used to…

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Curfew lifts in Damascus, Syrians return to work after fall of regime
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December 7, 2024

Curfew lifts in Damascus, Syrians return to work after fall of regime

Many Syrians got back to work on Wednesday as life in…

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Little-known leader takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister, with support from rebels
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December 7, 2024

Little-known leader takes charge as Syria’s interim prime minister, with support from rebels

Syria’s new interim leader announced on Tuesday he was taking…

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Some Syrians in Turkey seek immediate return as Russia grants asylum to ousted dictator Assad
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December 7, 2024

Some Syrians in Turkey seek immediate return as Russia grants asylum to ousted dictator Assad

The Kremlin said on Monday Russia has granted political asylum…

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Syrians celebrate Assad regime's fall to rebel factions amid calls for orderly transition
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December 7, 2024

Syrians celebrate Assad regime’s fall to rebel factions amid calls for orderly transition

The latest: Rebels appear on state TV to announce they…

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Syrian rebels advance on heavily defended key city of Homs
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December 7, 2024

Syrian rebels advance on heavily defended key city of Homs

Syrian rebels pressed their lightning advance on Saturday, saying they…

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Department in charge of Old Age Security doesn't know if payments are enough, auditor finds
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December 7, 2024

Department in charge of Old Age Security doesn’t know if payments are enough, auditor finds

A report from Canada’s auditor general says the federal department…

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Attempt to impeach South Korean president fails as ruling party boycotts vote
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December 7, 2024

Attempt to impeach South Korean president fails as ruling party boycotts vote

A South Korean legislative push to impeach President Yoon Suk…

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Notre-Dame reopens cathedral doors 5 years after devastating fire
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December 7, 2024

Notre-Dame reopens cathedral doors 5 years after devastating fire

Howling winds couldn’t stop Notre-Dame’s heart from beating again.With three…

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