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Scientists issue warning about lung damage linked to inhaling microplastics
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (274+ words) "The lungs are particularly vulnerable." New research has uncovered the dangerous health consequences of breathing in tiny plastic particles." To date, little is known about the health effects of inhaling microplastics. Now, a University of Technology Sydney-led study suggests that…...
Experts predict 2026 to be a 'big year' for solar throughout America's energy grid
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (525+ words) If upcoming projects are realized, solar power would make up 51% of the new generating capacity. Although it may seem like clean energy projects in the United States have slowed, recently released data predicts 93% of the new utility-scale electricity generating capacity…...
Homeowner shares heartwarming photos of Australian echidna in their backyard
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (268+ words) Despite their porcupine-like appearance, echidnas are not closely related to porcupines. Nicknamed "spiny anteaters," echidnas are native Australian mammals that primarily feed on ants and termites, using long, sticky tongues and powerful claws to dig into nests. Their insect-heavy diet…...
'Uncomfortable' footage of cruise ship sparks intense debate online: 'That can't be good"
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (338+ words) "Worst form of tourism ever." In climate-conscious social circles, cruise ships are always a hot topic for public debate. To many people, these massive sea vessels are the epitome of excess and waste, with little regard for environmental resources or…...
Onlooker shares jarring photo of 20-year-old cruise ship next to modern day cruise ship
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (355+ words) "They just keep getting uglier and uglier." Cruise ships have gotten larger and larger over time, raising eyebrows and questions about their impact as they sail the seas." The Grandeur of the Seas was built in 1996 and is the "smaller…...
Fully off-grid homeowner reveals the surprisingly cheap way she cut ties with utility companies
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (472+ words) "This is absolutely amazing." As electricity bills in the U.S. continue to climb, more and more homeowners are looking to cut ties with their energy companies." One homeowner took to Reddit to share the solar panel and battery setup they use…...
Local raises concerns after noticing vandalism at state EV charging stations
8+ hour, 36+ min ago (307+ words) "Is this a thing nationally?" A cord-cutting trend happening around the country isn't geared to save people money on their television services." Instead, raiders are stealing valuable charging cables at America's electric vehicle power-up stations, including in Colorado, according to…...
Homeowner stumped after state law permitting chickens in backyards clashes with HOA restrictions
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (320+ words) "I'd be heartbroken to have to relinquish my chickens." One Arizona homeowner who wanted to raise chickens was excited by a new state law they thought would allow exactly that, only to realize that their homeowners association already had its…...
Scientists make breakthrough with 'liquid' battery that could replace traditional energy storage methods
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (526+ words) "We cut everything we didn't need " to make the molecule as compact as possible." Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have made a solar battery that can store and discharge heat energy under sunlight, setting the stage for…...
Scientists discover marsupial species thought to have been extinct for 6,000 years: 'Remarkable"
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (341+ words) "Its forests may shelter yet more hidden relics of a past Australia." Don't tell researchers in Western New Guinea that lightning doesn't strike twice. In an astonishing discovery, scientists there found two marsupial species that were believed to be extinct…...