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New homeowner horrified after discovering previous owner's massive mistake deep in yard: 'I did not expect so much'
One Redditor discovered an infuriating amount of trash buried in their backyard while attempting to landscape.
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Governor establishes first-of-its-kind 'superfund' program to combat pressing global issue: 'It will be interesting to see how the courts handle this'
New York has created a Climate Superfund that will collect $75 billion from oil companies over the next 25 years.
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Farmers sound the alarm as weather extremes slash key food crops: 'The threat comes from so many different places'
As weather becomes more extreme and unpredictable, the seasonal patterns that agriculture relies upon are being thrown into ...
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Utility companies invoke ludicrous technicality in attempt to avoid critical cleanup effort: 'Absurd effort'
Ten utility companies, including the operators of the deadliest coal plant in the U.S., are trying to avoid cleaning up ...
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Community up in arms over factory's concerning plans: 'I think it's a horrible idea'
Officials with the EES Coke Battery factory in River Rouge, Michigan, filed documents to ask permission to expand its ...
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Experts raise red flag over hidden impacts of gold mine project: 'The impacts ... are simply unacceptable'
"The impacts to the South Fork Salmon River watershed, threatened fish and wildlife, public access, clean air, clean water, ...
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Experts celebrate resurgence of rare predator after decades of decline: 'Success story'
Oregonians have reported troubling sightings of cougars near their communities, but wildlife officials say it's a positive ...
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Voters overwhelmingly approve radical experiment that could completely alter how cities provide power: 'Reliable'
A power grid experiment in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is prompting a University of Michigan team to question where future ...
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Remote bitcoin mine generates buzz for its unconventional setup: 'Completely changed the lives of people here'
A remote bitcoin mine in northwestern Zambia is generating buzz for its unconventional setup: it's powered entirely by clean hydroelectric energy from the Zengamina power plant.
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Scientists unveil futuristic 'silent guardians' in forests across the globe: 'Constantly evolving'
Researchers have developed an advanced system to predict forest conditions and detect environmental changes as they happen.
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State takes critical step against emerging threat to public health: 'One piece of the puzzle'
Oregon added six PFAS to its list of regulated contaminants and is creating limitations to reduce residents' exposure to the ...
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Scientists achieve breakthrough that could unleash next-gen batteries: 'We have solved the problem'
Battery cell experts from South Korea might enjoy a read of Stephen King's "Thinner." That’s because they are working to slim ...