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These newly unveiled plug-and-play battery backups are putting expensive Tesla Powerwalls to shame: 'No tools, no rewiring'

A former Tesla engineer created a home battery system that delivers backup power without expensive installation costs.
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New report reveals how updating American factories could deliver enormous public health benefits: 'We can make progress today'

A new report asserts that electrifying a share of U.S. factories that rely on low- and medium-temperature heat could slash ...
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Residents demand action on 'ticking time bomb' near US city: 'It's just like a triple whammy of harm'

Richmond, California's residents are worried about the health costs of living in a polluted city near a refinery as sea ...
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Historic US estate takes bold action to combat threat of destruction: 'We have to make the best possible choices'

A historic Rhode Island estate is fighting to protect its century-old water and rock gardens from rising sea levels.
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Man faces steep penalties for brazen crime in public area: 'Unacceptable'

A local council in England is cracking down on fly-tipping — the illegal disposal of waste on roadsides, fields, and public ...
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Farmers alarmed after stunning incidents involving elephants — here's what happened

As natural resources become harder to find, elephants and other animals are more likely to pass through or integrate into ...
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Company will pay for old or unwanted sneakers — here's what to do

GotSneakers is a company focused on recycling and exporting sneakers from various stages of wear to help those in need.
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Scientists thrilled after capturing rare footage of unique creatures: 'The sighting ... is significant'

Officials at the Asan Wetland in India conducted the annual Asian Waterbird Census, identifying 126 bird species, many of ...
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Local hero makes history with unbelievable 20-acre donation: 'Profoundly grateful'

A 20-acre land donation will support the Mendocino Land Trust's mission to ensure people have access to clean water and ...
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Farmers sound alarm as key crops become increasingly difficult to grow: 'Nature had other plans'

The news represents more than lost sauce, as the farmers invested heavily in the crop. Grower Malik Abdul Karim told The Express Tribune that he and other farmers applied costly fertilizer during cold ...
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Customers outraged after company mishap disables functionality of products: 'Today the cloud put everything on hold'

An Amazon Web Services outage in October 2025 affected services across the U.S. East region, triggering failures in ...
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Officials scramble to contain rare disease after first cases in years: 'The situation is under constant monitoring'

"The situation is under constant monitoring and all necessary public health measures are in place," the Indian Health ...