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Residents demand action at one of the largest nuclear waste dumps in US: 'We want to make sure it's being done right'

The people of Parks Township in Pennsylvania are thrilled and relieved that the cleanup of a local nuclear waste dumpsite ...
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Officials use 24/7 surveillance to catch almost 4,000 people committing crimes in public: 'Deterrence against offenders'

One Indian city is taking a strong stand against illegal dumping, using high-tech surveillance to catch thousands of ...
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Gardener issues warning after unexpected sighting interrupts 'mental health walk': 'This is one of the worst'

One gardener called out Amur honeysuckle on TikTok, showing how the invasive species can ruin a peaceful walk.
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Startup makes incredible breakthrough that could solve major problem with plastic: 'A new technology'

Future Bio is a Berkeley-based startup looking to transform the plastics industry while fueling profitability.
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Consumer shares money-saving hack to get the most out of widely used hygiene product: 'I love this so much'

One Redditor shared their favorite zero-waste tip in the r/ZeroWaste subreddit, showcasing how they avoid waste with their ...
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Homeowner shares stunning before-and-after photos of garden transformation: 'What a difference'

Native plants attract pollinators, the small birds, insects, and mammals that keep ecosystems humming and healthy.
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Local entrepreneur launches innovative project to solve major problem with vape industry: 'Able to use it'

One Wisconsin entrepreneur is taking on one of the fastest-growing — and most frustrating — forms of modern waste: disposable ...
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New Tesla owner shares warning after distressing incident on local street: 'Yikes'

A Tesla owner in the r/TeslaModelY subreddit shared that their brand-new 2026 model was only three days old when they walked ...
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Shopper thrilled after finding high-end item for cheap at thrift store: 'That's a steal'

KitchenAid is one of the most beloved kitchenware brands in the United States. An incredibly lucky thrifter stumbled upon an ...
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Experts develop game-changing material that could solve major problem in construction industry: 'True innovation'

Building material experts in the UK are testing a concrete clinker alternative, using recycled concrete fines.
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Officials fight back as harmful creatures threaten to spread in US waterways: 'Invaluable'

To fight invasive quagga mussels, Utah's officials inspected over 288,000 boats in 2025, performing thousands of ...
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Homeowners fight back after HOA issues baffling fines: 'Now is just not the time'

The Diablo Grande community in Stanislaus County, California, has taken steps to recall its HOA board as it continues to fine ...