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Residents living near US military base outraged after discovering major public hazard: 'Is it in the neighborhood?'

One Washington homeowner is trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare after finding PFAS contamination in her drinking water.
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Homeowner warned after sharing photo of concerning issue along fence line: 'It took over'

One concerned homeowner asked the r/invasivespecies subreddit for advice about a seemingly invasive plant that took less than ...
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Onlooker sparks outrage with video of 260-foot megayacht: 'Extreme greed'

The clip shows the Valor, a 260-foot yacht capable of sailing at 15 knots. It has accommodation for 14 guests and amenities ...
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Researchers issue warning after discovering overlooked hazard impacting bees: 'We will need to consider these features'

The study researchers also emphasized that industry dialogue and research surrounding pollinator importance is dominated by ...
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City sparks debate after law requiring all residents to adhere to new policy proves successful: 'We've managed to do it'

The ULEZ scheme in London drastically improved air quality and is great inspiration for other cities looking to reduce ...
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Officials implement new policy that will bring big change to student lunches: 'It's just the right thing to do'

Kalamazoo Public Schools in Michigan is taking a stand for environmental friendliness by switching from Styrofoam lunch trays ...
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Officials shut down more than 9,000 acres of land after photos reveal massive criminal operation: 'Exemplary sanctions'

Over 9,000 acres of land spread across 17 Mennonites' properties were closed after federal officials detected illegal logging ...
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Iconic Tesla model recognized on list of best inventions of 2000s: 'Proved to be a game-changing experience'

Tesla 's flagship sedan, the Model S, has once again cemented its legacy by earning a spot on TIME Magazine's list of the ...
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Researchers issue warning about troubling phenomenon at Earth's poles: 'The picture has changed'

Antarctica is much closer to the Arctic than we thought. This new research could change everything we know about the South ...
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Experts issue warning as looming threat could destroy coastline: 'We are not talking about a distant future'

The powerful warning from a top Nigerian hydrologist reveals how serious the problem of Nigeria's climate change is.
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Officials move forward with new law that could make car ownership more expensive: 'Raising … fees to the highest in the country'

In late July, Michigan Advance cited rapid EV adoption as a factor in declining gas tax revenues statewide. Conversely, ...
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New report uncovers 'alarming' uptick in disturbing trend across middle school campuses: 'They're concealing it in pencil bags'

Police in Colorado warned parents to be on the lookout for concealed vapes after a middle school child reportedly required ...