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Officials move forward with new law that could make car ownership more expensive: 'Raising … fees to the highest in the country'

In late July, Michigan Advance cited rapid EV adoption as a factor in declining gas tax revenues statewide. Conversely, ...
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Researchers make stunning discovery after studying farmland treated with organic fertilizers for years: 'This is the first direct evidence'

Researchers from Kansas State University studied the ways various farming methods influence how much carbon gets stored in ...
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Plastic bag makers hit with major lawsuit after allegedly deceiving shoppers for years: 'Public trust matters'

California has reached a settlement with several plastic bag manufacturers over allegations of misleading sustainability ...
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Startup creates 'Space Armor' to protect astronauts from Elon Musk's satellite debris: 'Like a loose pebble hitting your windshield on the highway'

Against the backdrop of headlines about falling Starlink equipment, aerospace startup Atomic-6 introduced a composite ...
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Officials propose sweeping ban on common skincare product: 'We must find a responsible balance'

Antigua and Barbuda is moving to protect its beautiful coral reefs by banning sunscreens containing chemicals that harm ...
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Wildlife officers make disturbing autopsy while examining dead dolphin: 'This incident serves as a reminder'

The dolphin came ashore at Deep Creek in the Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve, where a coalition of specialists and volunteers ...
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Waste crew issues urgent PSA after noticing hazardous trend in garbage: 'A serious risk'

A battery believed to be from a disposable vape exploded inside a refuse truck in Lincolnshire earlier this month, prompting ...
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Lawmakers take action on overlooked threat poisoning drinking water: 'Many cases of contamination'

The European Commission has just banned the use of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in firefighting foams.
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Coastal US residents alarmed as worsening crisis damages property: 'It's getting worse and worse each year'

As sea levels rise due to warming global temperatures, coastal communities in South Florida are seeing a spike in "king tides ...
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Legendary investor portrayed in 'The Big Short' issues stunning statement about Tesla: 'Believe it or not'

Steve Eisman, an investor portrayed in "The Big Short," has raised concerns about Tesla's current stock valuation.
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Onlooker captures video of tourist's reckless actions in US national park: 'Back away'

An Instagram video is sparking outrage after showing a man trying to hand-feed wild mountain goats on the side of a South ...