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Researchers raise alarm after observing concerning change in humpback whale behavior: 'We may see a decline'

The University of Queensland has found that the southern migration of humpback whales now occurs weeks earlier than it did 21 ...
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Scientists make stunning breakthrough that could make solar panels drastically more efficient: 'Provides critical technical solutions'

A team of Chinese researchers has developed a solar cell that converts 34.58% of sunlight into electricity, which sets a new ...
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Energy company announces $850 million facility set to boost US manufacturing: 'Invigorate our economy with abundant energy'

One of the biggest solar cell factories in the United States is under construction and set to produce solar cells by the end ...
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Passerby issues PSA after making alarming discovery at traffic light: 'It's important to make others aware of it'

While stopped at a traffic light, they noticed a Brazilian Pepper Tree, an invasive species, growing nearby. Rather than ...
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Scientists discover unconventional method to pull valuable metals from wastewater — here's how it works

A team from Tsinghua University in Beijing has unveiled a powerful new technique to extract hazardous and valuable metals ...
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New homeowner hit with urgent warnings after discovering dangerous threat in yard: 'Get rid of it ASAP'

A Redditor received a warning about purple loosestrife, an invasive plant, and sought advice about what to do.
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Outrage erupts over new 'head in the sand' provision that could jeopardize public health: 'I don't know how we're going to survive'

Some federal lawmakers are trying to shut down long-awaited regulations meant to protect farmers from toxic chemicals in ...
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Officials ban sale of once-popular trees with harmful impacts: 'You're not going to cut them down yourself'

The sale of Callery pear trees will soon be illegal in Missouri, as state lawmakers have passed a ban on the popular but ...
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NASA supercomputers reveal disturbing possibility tied to Greenland's most active glacier: 'Our approach is applicable to any region'

Researchers used advanced supercomputers to examine the impact of rapid glacier melt on surrounding marine ecosystems in ...
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Researchers sound alarm after advanced modeling reveals crisis threatening millions — here's what you need to know

As sea levels continue to rise, a number of India's most prominent coastal cities are facing increased threats of flooding.
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Government officials reverse controversial funding freeze impacting millions of Americans: 'Let's ... do it right'

The NEVI program was part of bipartisan legislation to build a reliable and affordable nationwide EV charging network.
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Officials spark backlash with last-minute moves on controversial 'devastation bill': 'It is a tragedy'

The Brazilian government has approved a 'devastation bill' that will reportedly streamline environmental licenses and weaken ...