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Starbucks employee sparks outrage after revealing troubling store policy: 'It hurts to see this'

A Starbucks employee shared a photo of a trash can full of bread, bagels, and pastries that had been thrown out due to a new ...
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Wildlife authorities issue warning over disturbing cause of recent bird death: 'Well-documented threats'

Queensland wildlife authorities are mourning the loss of a young cassowary to a pervasive issue among locals and tourists: ...
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Scientists make impressive breakthrough that could solve major issue for EV drivers: 'Critical'

Experts in China are creating better EV state-of-charge monitors to help provide extended EV range confidence.
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State senators introduce controversial bill shielding gas vehicles and appliances — here's how it could impact homeowners

State senators in New Jersey have introduced legislation to protect residents' gas vehicles and appliances in response to the ...
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Tech enthusiast discovers 'perfectly working' item in college dumpster: 'Glad it made it to good hands'

One Redditor went laptop recycling while dumpster diving. They found a perfectly working laptop in a college's living ...
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Game-changing initiative uses innovative method to cut down on wasted food: 'We are committed'

Small farmers in East Africa are getting a helping hand from U.K.-based Aston University and the company RAD Global, with ...
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Manufacturer unveils next-gen construction equipment that could revolutionize industry: 'Highly versatile machine'

Case Construction unveiled the CX25EV, a fully electric and highly versatile excavator that promises to pack as much of a ...
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Baffled homeowner receives firsthand HVAC recommendations after deciding to ditch window unit: 'It's a lot of money saved over the years'

One Redditor is upgrading their cooling system, and commenters are helping them decide whether to get a heat pump.
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Experts celebrate after trail camera spots unexpected creatures on local river: 'We'll take the good news and enjoy it'

New trail camera footage is showing a robust otter population along a British river, revealing a healthy ecosystem.
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Researchers discover game-changing method to make use of old solar panels: 'Exploiting simple physical properties'

There are concerning breakthroughs happening around solar panel recycling — here's how one study is making it more ...
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Man shares video tour after building village of tiny homes in middle of nowhere: 'Brings me great peace'

One TikToker's shared a video showcasing their "Tiny House City," a unique neighborhood that is built entirely of compact, ...
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Microsoft-backed firm turns on major power project set to boost the grid: 'Strengthen[s] America's energy independence'

"Projects like Ash Creek Solar provide thoughtful energy solutions to meet the needs of consumers, drive long-term value, and ...