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PepsiCo hit with backlash after disturbing discovery in Himalayan mountains — here's what's happening
A new report suggests that for the third year in a row, PepsiCo is responsible for the vast majority of plastic waste found ...
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Scientists put caterpillars to work on quest to generate battery-critical material: 'This work pioneers a new direction'
Kenichiro Itami, who led the team of researchers, told Interesting Engineering, "Our team has been conducting research on ...
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Meta strikes game-changing deal to solve major issue with its AI operations: 'We're excited'
Facebook's parent company struck a deal to use Earth's natural heat to power its growing AI systems in the Southwest.
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Ex-civil engineer abandons career after unexpected revelation while on job: 'Biggest click in my brain'
Carlos Mallo Molina, a former civil engineer, won the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize for his work protecting ocean life in ...
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Expert debunks viral conspiracy theory about hurricanes: 'It just doesn't work'
One TikToker's clever analogy debunked the ridiculous conspiracy that claims cloud seeding can control hurricanes.
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Coca-Cola unveils groundbreaking initiative that will have major impact on agriculture industry: 'Previously barren lands are now producing crops'
The Coca-Cola Foundation has made a significant investment in an initiative to help ensure water security for Pakistan's ...
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Architecture enthusiast sparks outrage after sharing before-and-after photos of home remodel: 'Revolting'
"Gone for another McMansion," one commenter noted.
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Officials take bold action to protect one-of-a-kind region in the Amazon: 'It secures one of the most unique corners'
Peru just created a new 700,000-acre conservation area to protect the Amazon rainforest and support Indigenous communities.
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Groundbreaking new tech aims to solve major issue in shipping industry: 'The solution to one of the biggest conundrums'
A team of engineers, energy experts, and shipbuilders is pushing to swap thick, dirty bunker fuel for nuclear power.
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Outdoorsman shares clever hack using empty pill bottles: 'Great tip'
Got a ton of empty pill bottles and no clue what to do with them? YouTuber Appalachian Andy (@AppalachianAndyOutdoors) has a ...
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Volunteer shares satisfying before-and-after pictures from critical removal project: 'The before photo almost gave me a heart attack'
One volunteer in Massachusetts just showed the internet what it looks like when you remove invasive plants from an ecosystem to leave room for native species.
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Pedestrian shares photo after spotting concerning litter on street: 'Getting beyond the pale'
One Reddit user was shocked to discover that electronic trash they found on the street was a disposable vape pen — and the post sparked a conversation about the harmful litter.