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"Leaf Blowers: The Noisy, Smelly, and Unhealthy Yard Tools - Should We Just Ban Them?"

Leaf Blowers: The Noisy, Smelly, and Unhealthy ...

Gas-powered leaf blowers are a significant contributor to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Here are the key points: Emissions Gas-powered leaf blowers emit pollutants like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides,...

Leaf Blowers: The Noisy, Smelly, and Unhealthy ...

Gas-powered leaf blowers are a significant contributor to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Here are the key points: Emissions Gas-powered leaf blowers emit pollutants like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides,...

Living on a Volcano: Italians Perfecting their Disaster Game

Living on a Volcano: Italians Perfecting their ...

Italian authorities recently conducted a four-day drill to prepare for potential disasters caused by the Campi Flegrei volcano, which poses a significant threat to the densely populated region near Naples....

Living on a Volcano: Italians Perfecting their ...

Italian authorities recently conducted a four-day drill to prepare for potential disasters caused by the Campi Flegrei volcano, which poses a significant threat to the densely populated region near Naples....

"Oopsie Daisy: Plastic Chemical Messes Up Our Sexy Cells"

Oopsie Daisy: Plastic Chemical Messes Up Our Se...

A new study conducted in roundworms (Caenorhabditis elegans) reveals that a common plastic ingredient, benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), causes breaks in DNA strands, leading to egg cells with the wrong...

Oopsie Daisy: Plastic Chemical Messes Up Our Se...

A new study conducted in roundworms (Caenorhabditis elegans) reveals that a common plastic ingredient, benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), causes breaks in DNA strands, leading to egg cells with the wrong...

"If UK insists on biodiversity drug tax, AstraZeneca threatens to lay off Brits"

If UK insists on biodiversity drug tax, AstraZe...

AstraZeneca Threatens to Cut UK Jobs Over Biodiversity Levy: AstraZeneca, a British-Swedish biotechnology firm, has indicated that it might reduce its workforce in the UK if the government enforces a...

If UK insists on biodiversity drug tax, AstraZe...

AstraZeneca Threatens to Cut UK Jobs Over Biodiversity Levy: AstraZeneca, a British-Swedish biotechnology firm, has indicated that it might reduce its workforce in the UK if the government enforces a...

"Green Space Saver: Hamburg's Big Contract for a Greener City"

Green Space Saver: Hamburg's Big Contract for a...

Hamburg, Germany, has implemented a groundbreaking agreement to protect 30% of its land area, with 10% designated as untouchable nature reserves and 20% under flexible conservation guidelines. This initiative, driven...

Green Space Saver: Hamburg's Big Contract for a...

Hamburg, Germany, has implemented a groundbreaking agreement to protect 30% of its land area, with 10% designated as untouchable nature reserves and 20% under flexible conservation guidelines. This initiative, driven...

"Walmart and LCBO Jump on the Single-Use Paper Bag Train, Environmentalists Not Amused"

Walmart and LCBO Jump on the Single-Use Paper B...

Walmart Eliminates Single-Use Paper and Plastic Bags in Some States: Walmart is phasing out single-use paper and plastic carryout bags at its stores in New York, Connecticut, and Colorado. This...

Walmart and LCBO Jump on the Single-Use Paper B...

Walmart Eliminates Single-Use Paper and Plastic Bags in Some States: Walmart is phasing out single-use paper and plastic carryout bags at its stores in New York, Connecticut, and Colorado. This...

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