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The law is part of a growing global movement.

Business

EU passes historic law that will impact the entire world: ‘This is highly significant and to be wholeheartedly commended’

"No shame in my dumpster diving game."

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Professor stunned while dumpster-diving after student move-out week: ‘Why didn’t anyone tell me…?!’

“Oh you and your science and evidence and thinking that matters..."

Business

Expert calls out fitness entrepreneur for baseless health claims online: ‘Fact check time’

An International Air Transport Association study in 2019 found that aviation produces 2% of the world’s global carbon pollution.

Business

Reemergence of one travel method becoming new trend to reduce plane costs and pollution: ‘[They have] got it right’

“If there’s no source for seeds, heavily degraded soils, and no way for animals to get there, that’s going to be a problem.”

Tech

Study reveals unexpected recovery times when forests are left alone to regrow after destruction

Clathrus crispus, Source of foul odor on nature walk

Outdoors

Woman perplexed by mysterious source of foul odor on nature walk: ‘What is this?’

“They should set up a give away table … "

Business

Aldi garbage bin overflowing with trash is guarded by security: ‘I’m popping in … to challenge them’

“It is all so astonishingly ... debased and wasteful.”

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Tenant offers clever workaround for ‘pointless’ HOA-mandated lawn care: ‘A bright and shining example’

Perhaps it’s worth taking a leaf out of these experts’ books.

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Experts warn against traditional fall yardwork routine: ‘Laziness has a positive impact’

If the installation is successful, though, similar systems could be used for other Arctic communities.

Tech

Arctic community dark half the year uses the sun in a remarkable way: ‘The first time anyone has [done it] at this scale’

Hercules arrived in October, standing just under a foot tall and weighing just 4.5 pounds.

Tech

One of the world’s rarest animals was just born in a special breeding program: ‘They are thriving’

“We are very happy with our progress in China."

Business

Elon Musk speaks on conversations during China President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US: ‘[They were] productive discussions’