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Scientists make concerning discovery in rainwater samples: 'Synthetic'

Microplastics may also alter soil health. Research published in Environmental Science & Technology found they can disrupt ...
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Homeowner faces massive fine after shocking acts on $30 million property: 'Intentional and willful disregard'

One Katama Bay resident will pay for illegally removing several trees from his multi-million-dollar property, despite ...
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Major US city smashes 103-year-old record amid unusual 'Tule fog' phenomenon: 'Dangerous conditions are forecast'

San Francisco had its 26th-wettest October on record, and November's rainfall of 2.52 inches was near normal. All that ...
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Scientists make surprising discovery that could have massive impact on weather across US: 'Far too dangerous to bet on'

Findings from a new study suggest a scenario wherein melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet could briefly delay the ...
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Tesla makes surprising donation that could be game changer for first responders: 'It was a real eye-opener'

Firefighters across Germany are getting rare, hands-on experience with modern electric vehicles after Tesla donated several cars for a new emergency response training program.
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Alarming video of giant snake nest in unexpected location sparks fear: 'They're incredibly protective'

A new TV show is shining a light on just how much damage an invasive Burmese python is doing to Florida's ecosystems.
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Residents fight back after lawmakers make major change that risks public health: 'A very serious concern'

Advocates are suing to restore the right to clean air after lawmakers cut a long-standing air nuisance rule out of Ohio's ...
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Experts issue dire warning about looming threat to US coastal communities: 'We should expect the unexpected'

The New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center at Rutgers University released a new report about accelerating rising seas.
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Renter shares before-and-after photos after remodeling ordinary backyard: 'Inspiring to all who see it'

Landlords are notoriously strict and inflexible, which is why a renter's bold garden transformation is pleasantly surprising.
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Homeowner disturbed after coming back home to find their property unrecognizable: 'The most egregious case I've seen'

One homeowner in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, explained that they came home to find multiple mature buckeye and arborvitae trees on ...
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Experts thrilled as trail cameras capture unbelievable footage of predator: 'We were blown away'

Wildlife experts in northern Maryland were delighted after a trail camera confirmed the long-suspected presence of a bobcat.
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Starbucks to pay whopping $39 million to NYC workers amid allegations of extreme law violations: 'Prioritized their own profits over their workers' rights'

Starbucks will pay $38.9 million to New York City after breaking fair scheduling laws more than 500,000 times since 2021.