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Officials take bold action to protect popular tourist areas from looming threat: 'We will lose a lot'

With rising sea levels altering coastlines and threatening to destroy some of Spain's beaches entirely, authorities are ...
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Man faces severe penalties for hazardous act on public land: 'Serves as a warning to others'

A man from England has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after admitting to illegally dumping hazardous waste, a case local ...
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Residents stay inside after spotting wild predator roaming around apartment building: 'Night patrols have been intensified'

Historically, leopard sightings in residential areas are rare, but not completely unheard of. The big cats are isolated ...
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Researchers caught 'off guard' as famous lake gets closer to freezing for first time in 20 years: 'We're seeing momentum'

For the first time in more than two decades, Lake Erie is nearly completely frozen, leading to several impactful side effects ...
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Experts thrilled as camera traps capture recording of never-before-seen creature behavior: 'This is the first time'

Researchers were astounded after recording footage of jaguars' meowing in Brazil, providing a rare glimpse into the big cats' ...
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State officials pass monumental bill to cut rising energy costs for residents: 'It will cut through the red-tape'

State lawmakers in Oregon moved to provide relief for bill-burdened residents as a large share of Americans grappled with soaring energy costs.
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Lawmakers propose new regulations that could protect renters from dangerous living conditions: 'Landlords have a responsibility'

Arizona lawmakers are seeking to protect renters from both kinds of weather extremes with new legislation that would impose ...
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Man shares video after spotting concerning trend in local park: 'I really don't understand who is making these decisions'

A recent TikTok video is sparking conversation about how cities landscape public spaces with Bradford pear trees.
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High-tech tools take fight against trafficking to the next level

A variety of emerging technologies and tactics for fighting wildlife trafficking are helping officials protect vulnerable ...
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Officials spark backlash after revealing plan to accept controversial imports into the country: 'Large shipments only when needed'

"The Government will design an import model that brings LNG in large shipments and only when needed, minimising exposure to ...
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Scientists make surprising discovery about hazard lurking in air around us: 'We could at least narrow down'

A study published in Nature suggests that land sources of plastic release about 600 quadrillion microplastic particles into the atmosphere every year.