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"Forever chemical pollution" in EV batteries.
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Business Insider reports, "The most common type of EV battery is a growing source of 'forever chemical' pollution, scientists say."
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Visit an All-American Selections (AAS) Display Garden this summer!
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All-American Selections invites you to visit an All-American Selections (AAS) Display Garden this summer.
Researchers make breakthrough discovery that could change the way we approach farming in polluted soils: 'All of [a] sudden it's resistant'
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The Cool Down reports, "Scientists have made a discovery that could help to grow plants in polluted soil.
"A Washington State University-led research team discovered that bacteria found in some wild soil can acquire a set of genes that allows it to filter out the heavy metal nickel, which is toxic.
Now scientists say wearing JEANS is bad for the environment.
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Daily Mail reports, "Now scientists say wearing JEANS is bad for the environment: Study reveals wearing a pair just once is the equivalent to driving a car for 6.4 miles."
Is it illegal to collect rainwater in your state?
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World Water Reserve recently featured an article about rainwater collection restrictions in some states.
According to the article, "You want to start collecting rainwater on your property but you've heard some rumors about the government making it illegal to do so."
Who knew?
"So, what's the truth? Is rainwater harvesting really illegal?"
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