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Jan 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fighting Ice with Food: Unusual Ways to Keep Roads Safe

In the battle against icy roads, cities are getting creative. They're mixing beet juice, molasses, and even pickle brine with salt to keep roads safe. This might sound strange, but it's working. Salt has been the go-to for melting ice on roads for years. It's cheap and effective. But it's not great

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Jan 27 2026HEALTH

Living Well in a Stressful World: Taking Control of Your Health

In today's fast-paced world, stress is a constant companion for many. It's not just an emotional issue; it's taking a toll on our bodies and minds. The book "The Silent Storm" sheds light on how chronic stress is harming our health and how big companies and institutions are profiting from it. The h

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Jan 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Tiny Plastic Troubles: How Sun-Aged Nanoplastics Mess with Fish Healing

Nanoplastics are tiny bits of plastic that are causing big problems in water environments. They often get weathered by the sun, making them even more harmful. Fish, which can usually heal their tails pretty well, are now struggling because of these aged nanoplastics. Scientists did an experiment wi

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Jan 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Finding Your Stuff Just Got Easier: The New AirTag Upgrade

The latest AirTag is here, and it's packed with upgrades that make finding your lost items a breeze. This isn't just a small update; it's a big leap forward in technology. The new AirTag has a stronger signal, a louder sound, and better precision. It can now be found from much farther away, thanks t

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Jan 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Rhode Island's Fight Against Invasive Plants

Rhode Island is lagging behind other states in the battle against invasive plants. A new bill aims to change that by banning the sale of these harmful species. The proposal has gained strong support from environmentalists, gardeners, and conservation groups. Invasive plants pose a serious threat to

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Jan 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Florence County: Balancing Growth and Green Spaces

Florence County is at a crossroads. It's growing fast, with new homes, factories, and jobs popping up everywhere. But the county is also thinking about its future and wants to make sure it doesn't lose its green spaces in the process. They're working on a plan to protect special places like wetlands

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Jan 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

A New Way to Build Cities: Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio

Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio is changing how cities are built. It shows that cities can grow without harming nature. This project is special because it puts the environment first. Can Gio is near Ho Chi Minh City. It is a big coastal area with mangroves. Mangroves are important because they s

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Jan 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Trees Under Threat: A Community's Fight for Green Spaces

In a peaceful Tallahassee neighborhood, a disturbing sight has become all too common. What was once a serene, tree-lined street now resembles a war zone, with piles of debris and stumps where trees once stood. This scene is not the result of a natural disaster, but of human development. The area is

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Jan 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Virginia Takes a Step Back into RGGI

Virginia might soon rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a group of states working together to cut down on carbon emissions. This change comes after the previous administration, led by Glenn Youngkin, decided to pull Virginia out of the program. Now, the new Attorney General, Jay Jo

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Jan 24 2026BUSINESS

Platinum Prize for a Green Future

A company in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has just hit a big milestone. SACO AEI Polymers got the top prize from EcoVadis. This prize shows they are among the best in the world when it comes to being green and fair. The prize is called Platinum. It is given to companies that do great in four big areas: ta

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