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Researchers issue warning after observing concerning change in bird behavior: 'Potentially more damaging'

Birds with higher pollutant loads showed altered mitochondrial activity. "Rather than producing energy efficiently, their ...
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Experts thrilled after trail cameras capture rare images of elusive creatures: 'It's a wonderful coincidence'

A conservation group in County Wicklow, Ireland, has photographed otters on wildlife cameras after half a decade of attempts.
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Concerns arise after details about 480-foot megayacht come to light: 'Indefensible'

According to Fortune, the total annual carbon dioxide pollution from the largest 300 yachts is around 285,000 tons, and that ...
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New York City is fining buildings for not participating in mandatory curbside program: 'There's a lot more ... that needs to be done'

As reported by Inside Climate News, New York City has resumed enforcing its mandatory, citywide composting program. To ensure ...
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Homeowner baffled after uncovering neighbor's angry note about the backyard: 'Your place looks like trash

One Redditor received an angry note from a neighbor about their pollinator garden — and the internet had thoughts.
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Scientists sound alarm over 'silent pandemic' that could kill more people than cancer by 2050: 'No one is speaking about it'

The next pandemic, which scientists fear could kill more people than cancer by 2050, could come from antimicrobial resistance ...
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Researchers discover invisible hazard impacting beaches around globe — here's what they found

Microplastics from farm-based fertilizers are seeping into waterways, according to a study. Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University traced how microplastics travel from paddy fields to beaches.
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Hackers invent new instrument after overriding common digital device: 'We started from a very silly place'

According to Wired, a group of hackers from New York City has found a way to give single-use vapes a second life.
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Governor issues emergency proclamation as US region faces impending mass power outages: 'We're looking at very intense … rates'

Hawai'i's severely impacted by extreme weather, experiencing flooding and landslides, and forecasted to have hazardous travel ...
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Researchers investigate mysterious 'icebox' discovered deep in cave in the middle of the desert: 'Like another planet'

The Bandera Volcano Ice Cave in New Mexico is a stunning and rare natural phenomenon that has remained frozen for over 3,000 ...