Maine State

A study led by Kathrin Schilling revealed that tampons contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, raising awareness about pollution and its health impacts, especially on women. Victoria St. Martin reports for Inside Climate News. In short:. The study found that 14 out of 16 tested metals were present in...

Tampons found to contain toxic metals sparking environmental concerns

Farmers and residents in Van Zandt County, Texas, are protesting a landowner's permit to spread biosolids fertilizer, which they fear contains harmful "forever chemicals" that could contaminate their land and water. Rebecca Lopez reports for WFAA. In short:. At a public meeting, residents opposed a permit for using biosolids fertilizer,...

Farmers and ranchers in Texas oppose biosolids use due to chemical concerns

Minnesota State

Walmart and Reynolds Consumer Products agreed to stop selling misleadingly marketed recyclable plastic bags in Minnesota, paying $216,670 to settle a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Keith Ellison. James Bruggers reports for Inside Climate News. In short:. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Walmart and Reynolds Consumer Products for falsely...

Plastic bag lawsuit in Minnesota leads to settlement

In a landmark move, the EPA has suspended the use of a pesticide known to harm fetal development, citing urgent health concerns for pregnant women and their unborn children. Maxine Joselow and Amudalat Ajasa report for The Washington Post. In short:. The EPA issued an emergency order to suspend dimethyl...

DCPA, a pesticide linked to fetal harm, faces emergency ban by EPA

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Interesting Engineering

Shell plans to invest $10-$15 billion across 2023-2025 to support the development of low-carbon energy solutions including e-mobility, low-carbon fuels, renewable power generation, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage.

Shell building 100MW electrolyzer to generate 97,000 pounds hydrogen daily

LiveScience

A new material can withstand 'billions' of electrical cycles without wearing out — and scientists say it could transform electronics within 10 to 20 years.

Unique transistor 'could change the world of electronics' thanks to nanosecond-scale switching speeds and refusal to wear out

In the first part of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of solar panels, which are quite resilient. In this part, we examine residential solar inverters in their various forms, how long they last, and how resilient they are. The inverter, a device that converts the DC power...

How long do residential solar inverters last?

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Illinois State

The revival of decades-old herbicides like 2,4-D and dicamba is causing extensive damage to trees and plants across Illinois, posing risks to ecosystems and human health. Michael Hawthorne reports for Chicago Tribune. In short:. Scientists and volunteers have found herbicide drift damaging trees, flowers and other plants in various Illinois...

The resurgence of old weedkillers harms Illinois trees and plants

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay are facing breeding issues, possibly linked to a decline in their primary food source, Atlantic menhaden. Timothy B. Wheeler reports for Bay Journal. In short:. Researchers found that ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay have a lower reproductive rate, with many nests failing to produce young,...

Osprey nests in Chesapeake Bay face new challenges

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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He was a charismatic cross between big-screen legends Clark Gable and Gary Cooper, and small-screen music icon Ricky Nelson, but somehow Chad Everett, best known as Dr. Joe Gannon from classic TV's Medical Center (CBS, 1969-1976), never became the superstar he should have.

The Charismatic Life and Career and Tragic Death of TV's 'Medical Center' Star Chad Everett

Scientists have developed a novel way to recycle toxic waste — extracting gold from old electronics using a byproduct of a staple cuisine in many cultures. Researchers at Switzerland's ETH Zurich announced in a press release that they used "denatured" whey proteins (the watery portion of cheese that separates from curds) to create a sponge to recover gold ions from e-waste.

Scientists develop novel method to extract gold from old electronics using cheese — here's how it works

Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors, known as hibakusha, share their harrowing experiences to remind the world of the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons and advocate for a future without them. Kathleen Kingsbury, W.J. Hennigan, and Spencer Cohen write for The New York Times. In short:. The survivors of the Hiroshima and...

Opinion: Aging hibakusha remind the world of nuclear horrors

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Mill Valley, CA

Mill Valley Middle School, along with 51 other Bay Area schools, faces increased flood risks due to climate change, prompting debate over rebuilding strategies. Ezra David Romero and Katie Worth report for KQED and Climate Central. In short:. Parents at Mill Valley Middle School are concerned about flooding that disrupts...

Rising sea levels threaten Bay Area schools

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Emerging concerns over chemical threats in household appliances

Toxic trifluoroacetic acid, a byproduct of commonly used refrigeration chemicals, is emerging as a new environmental concern in Maine and worldwide. Lori Valigra reports for Bangor...

Emerging concerns over chemical threats in household appliances

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