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Homeowner turns heads after sharing photo of 'simple' DIY solar setup: 'I wanted to thank all the people who gave me constructive criticism'

One Redditor shared their impressive DIY solar setup that they initially installed for emergencies and was still going strong ...
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Governor declares state of emergency as energy costs soar: 'We must provide short-term relief and begin long-term reform'

New Jersey's residents are facing skyrocketing electricity costs — but Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking action to try to lower ...
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Pro chef debunks the 'biggest myths' about the trendiest stoves on the market: 'A topic charged with emotion'

One chef's review of induction and gas stoves helps chefs and home cooks evaluate the two options by debunking myths of both.
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Gardener shares photo after making concerning discovery in mother's yard: 'I need hope'

But once ragweed is completely removed, the land can begin to finally heal and flourish. The planting of native ground cover ...
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Solar panel owners get honest about battery backups after husband considers off-grid upgrade: 'I don't even notice power outages'

Not only do battery backups keep the power on when the grid goes down, but they can also reduce monthly utility costs.
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Parents raise red flags on concerning hazard lurking in children's playgrounds: 'We're going to have to invest more and more'

As the planet gets warmer, people who engage in outdoor recreation will increasingly come in contact with scorching astroturf ...
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Ski resorts forced to make difficult decisions due to worsening crisis: 'Not over yet'

Mount Cain, a volunteer-operated ski hill near Mount Washington on Vancouver Island, has paused operations after a warm, ...
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Officials issue warning about looming threat to US coastline: 'The single biggest challenge we have facing us'

Pacifica residents are understandably worried. City councilmember Greg Wright commented, per Coastside News: "This is probably the single biggest challenge we have facing us." ...
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Officials take bold action to stop harmful 'selfie tourism' practice: 'Has increased in recent years'

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species imposed stricter regulations on the sloth trade to prevent harm ...
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Experts thrilled as trail camera captures first-of-its-kind images of rare creature: 'Avoids human contact'

"The steppe cat is highly cautious, avoids human contact, leads a solitary lifestyle, and is primarily nocturnal," Kazinform ...
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New report exposes troubling truth about tens of thousands of lost US jobs: 'Pretty jarring considering how much progress we made'

As Grist reported, clean energy think tank E2 released a new report revealing that over $35 billion in clean energy projects ...
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Researchers investigate mummified creatures discovered deep in caves of Saudi Arabia: 'Remains dating back about 4,000 years'

Researchers uncovered a trove of ancient data on cheetahs after finding mummified remains in Saudi Arabian caves.