Wildfire retardant is laden with toxic metals, USC study finds
A new study by researchers at USC has found that a popular fire retardant is laden with toxic metals, and estimates retardant ...
CWD in deer: What are the signs, and is the meat safe to eat?
CWD is a contagious, fatal, neurological illness that can impact not only white-tailed deer, but other North American cervids ...
What to know about drinking water, wildlife and more amid Connecticut drought
There is no end in sight for the drought conditions in Connecticut, with minimal rain in the upcoming forecast.
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The history of swing states in the US
Just seven states are expected to determine the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential elections. But it’s not always been those seven. We explain why that matters. Video by Ellenoor Shameli and ...
Maps show how the US has voted in every presidential election
Maps show us how the US states have voted over time in 60 presidential elections — and who have been the winners and losers ...
Why the U.S. has gotten so dry, so fast — and what could reverse it
It may sound counterintuitive, but this year’s hyperactive hurricane season may have helped fuel the drought across the United States.
Lawmakers need to protect aquifers from waste contamination and depletion | Opinion
Michigan and Florida require septic waste to be taken to municipal waste treatment systems. Wisconsin lawmakers need to enact ...
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US envoy says Mexico's 'hugs not bullets' strategy failed
The "hugs not bullets" security strategy introduced by Mexico's former president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to tackle ...
Fossil fuel group is working with US tribes to boost LNG exports
Liquefied natural gas exports are among the worst fossil fuels for the planet, according to a new peer-reviewed study ...
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Soil Atlas 2024 – Soil Protection? Wanted!
Launched today, the Soil Atlas 2024 jointly published by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung and TMG – Think Tank for Sustainability, ...
Alaska-grown hazelnuts? A changing climate is helping growers coax unusual crops from northern soil
The little tree in Josh Smith's yard at the base of Bear Mountain resembled an alder, the scrappy and familiar Alaskan shrub.