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Experts adopt innovative tactic to reduce invasive species population in Utah Lake: 'It's just one more tool'

Conservationists have begun implementing automated carp traps in Utah Lake to more efficiently remove the species and protect ...
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Homeowner seeks advice after unresponsive neighbor's trees create major hazard: 'The most dangerous position a tree could be in'

Being a homeowner means dealing with some not-so-fun situations at times, like burst pipes or invasive plants. One Redditor ...
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Scientists make concerning discovery about invisible threat to firefighters' health: 'Exposures lead to increased risk'

Researchers found that the protective gear firefighters wear can lead to a higher cancer risk because of toxic PFAS.
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Music festival attendee shares photo of massive yacht in bay: 'I wonder what billionaire is hanging around'

A festival goer on the r/RhodeIsland subreddit spotted a massive yacht in Fort Adams Bay, and users wondered why anyone would ...
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Homeowner in distress after struggling to remove problematic growth in yard: 'Has no effect'

A frustrated homeowner took to r/landscaping for some much-needed advice about invasive ornamental fountain grass.
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Scientists discover overlooked factor driving endangered creature to brink: 'Can have a devastating effect'

Scientists have found that woody plant growth is causing grassland loss and has harmed the endangered golden-shouldered ...
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Chevrolet gives sneak peek at next-gen EV based on popular Chinese model: 'Seems to be the trend'

Chevrolet is making moves in emerging markets with the rollout of its new electric SUV, the Captiva EV, which is based on the ...
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Tesla owner stunned after reviewing footage of vehicle damage: 'What the heck is wrong with people these days?'

A Tesla owner was shocked to find footage of an individual purposefully damaging their EV — showcasing the ongoing issue of ...
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Researchers launch pioneering study on little-understood factor that impacts aging process: 'A gap this study hopes to help close'

Researchers at the University of Texas, Arlington, are embarking on a new study that seeks to find out how microplastics ...
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Man hit with hefty fine for illegal mining scheme: 'This is a tricky process'

A Malaysian man was fined for illegally mining sand, with the operation causing significant environmental damage.
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Experts raise red flags over concerning phenomenon that poses risk to hikers — here's what you need to know

For visitors to the Alps, scientist Robert Kenner told RTL Today that hiking earlier in the day may be safer. With ...
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State lawmakers pass ban that could reshape food industry — here's what you need to know

The Illinois General Assembly has passed SB1531, which would ban the sale and distribution of disposable polystyrene — or ...