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Common houseplants can improve air quality indoors
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Phys.org reports, "Ordinary potted house plants can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in homes and offices, according to new research led by the University of Birmingham and in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)."
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Experts uncover alarming side effects of shutting down industrial coal plants: 'We need to put … efforts in place soon'
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As states around the U.S. expand their clean-energy capacity, experts discovered an alarming relationship between threatened manatees in Florida and coal-fueled power plants.
Paper Straws Might Pose a Serious Problem, Too
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ScienceAlert reported, "Paper straws are not quite the eco solution many had hoped for. Not only do these liquid slurping alternatives tend to wilt in a frustratingly fast manner, they contain low levels of forever chemicals, according to new research."
Great Salt Lake a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions
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Science Daily reports, "Great Salt Lake a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Desiccating salt lakes identified as underappreciated sources contributing to climate change."
Flowers may be big antennas for bees' electrical systems
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Science News recently published an interesting article about how flowers may act as antennas for bees. "Flowering plants may have a secret power for knowing when to lure pollinators."
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