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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Turkey's Vanishing Ground: Farmers Face Sinking Land

Turkey's central region, known for its fertile farmlands, is now a hotspot for sinkholes. The once stable ground is giving way, creating large holes that swallow up fields. This is happening because of less rain and falling groundwater levels. Experts say climate change is making things worse. The n

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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Tiny Life Forms in Wetlands Can Tame Toxic Metals

Wetlands are like nature's kidneys, cleaning up the environment. But they're under attack from harmful metals and metalloids (HMs) from human activities. These nasty substances can be super toxic and move around easily, depending on their form. Microbes in the soil can change these forms through pro

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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

How to Enjoy Yellowstone and Cody Without Leaving a Trace

Traveling to places like Yellowstone and Cody can be an amazing experience. But it's important to do it right. These spots are full of natural beauty and wildlife. If we're not careful, we can mess things up for everyone. That's why experts suggest some simple rules to follow. First, keep the noise

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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

River Projects Get a Boost from Local Grants

Money is flowing into the Quad-Cities area to support projects along the river. Several groups have been given grants to work on these initiatives. The funds will help improve the river's environment and make it a better place for people to enjoy. The grants come from different sources, including p

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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Trees Hold Secrets About Water's Past

Trees are more than just green giants in the landscape. They are silent storytellers, holding clues about our water history. Recent findings show that tree rings can reveal vital information about water patterns, especially in the Midwest. Scientists are using these natural records to fill gaps in

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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Huger's Fight Against Sand Mining: A Community's Struggle

In Huger, a small rural community, residents are up in arms over a sand mine project. Cedar Hill Acquisition LLC wants to open a 140-acre sand mine, but the locals are not happy. They remember the problems that came with the Donmar Sand Mine, which opened in 2017. Noise, dust, and heavy truck traffi

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Dec 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wind Power Projects Face Unexpected Hurdles

In a surprising move, the Trump administration recently decided to put a hold on several major wind energy projects along the East Coast of the United States. This decision has caused quite a stir, especially for companies like Dominion Energy, which saw their stock drop by more than 5% after the an

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Dec 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Japan's Big Move: Restarting the Biggest Nuclear Plant After Fukushima

Japan is taking a big step by restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. This plant, located about 136 miles northwest of Tokyo, was shut down after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that caused the Fukushima disaster. Since then, Japan has been trying to reduce its depend

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Dec 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Kids at Risk: Why US Pesticide Rules Need a Makeover

The U. S. has rules to keep pesticides safe, but they might not be doing enough to protect kids. These rules are based on how much a grown-up can handle, not a child. Kids are smaller and grow faster, so they might be more sensitive to these chemicals. Experts point out that kids can be exposed to

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Dec 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

When Rain Ruined Christmas

The small town of Leavenworth, known for its festive holiday celebrations, faced an unexpected challenge this year. Heavy rains and strong winds disrupted the usual Christmas cheer, turning streets into rivers and forcing Santa to navigate through slush and puddles. The Pacific Northwest experience

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