All but 2 of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years

All but 2 of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years

VIENNA – All but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years, monitors in the Alpine country reported Friday, saying the β€œdramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change. The latest report from the Austrian Alpine Club shows the Alpeiner Ferner in the western Tyrol region and Stubacher Sonnblickkees in Salzburg…

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Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders avenge season-opening loss against Highlanders

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders avenge season-opening loss against Highlanders

Tanielu Tele’a of the Highlanders scores a try against Crusaders. Photo: Photosport The Crusaders have overcome three yellow cards and a plucky Highlanders side 29-18 to win their southern Super Rugby Pacific derby in Christchurch. The defending champions avenged their season-opening 25-23 loss to their southern rivals last month, a big boost, after entering the…

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County Durham cancer Charity delighted with Tesco donation

County Durham cancer Charity delighted with Tesco donation

The Melanoma-Me Foundation, based in Chester-le-Street, was awarded the grant through Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme. The programme distributes funding to charities and community organisations that support children and young people, with awards of Β£500, Β£1,000, or Β£1,500. Kerry Rafferty, chief executive at Melanoma-Me Foundation, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Tesco for their generosity in helping…

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