Columbus, OH

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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

A farmer who has spent nearly 20 years expanding his work into other industries says diversifying has been key to keeping his business alive. Wade Lane Farm in Rugeley, Staffordshire, was taken on by Anthony Froggatt's family in the 1920s and went from being a mixed farm to an arable one by the 1990s.

Crisp and oil expansions bring security for farmer

Pines are among the most important timber species and are widely used as ornamentals and windbreaks in home landscapes. These native conifers are iconic members of many ecosystems throughout the U.S. However, their prolific growth does not mean they are invincible. If you have a pine in your front or back yard, you may notice that a few diseases can attack the needles and bark, potentially causing major structural and aesthetic problems.

9 Common Pine Tree Diseases to Watch for in Your Landscape

Gardening Know How

Some plants actually prefer soil that isn’t perfect, so don’t be discouraged - learn all about plants that grow in bad soil.

Best Plants For Poor Soil – These 8 Plants Are Happy To Grow Anywhere!

Alaska State

Juneau, AK

An outburst flood from Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier inundated homes in Juneau, highlighting worsening summertime flooding with few solutions in sight. Joshua Partlow reports for The Washington Post. In short:. The Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska, caused severe flooding after meltwater burst through, affecting more than 100 homes. Glacial outburst...

A glacier in Alaska causes record flooding in Juneau

South Carolina State

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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

North Carolina State

Town Talks

If you're considering settling down in North Carolina, Niche has released its annual rankings of the best places to buy a house in the state. The rankings are based on home values, property taxes, home ownership rates, housing costs, and real estate trends.

Where are the best places to buy a house in NC? New report reveals top-ranked cities

Scientists believe that, around the world, there could be as many as 200,000 different species of pollinators currently in existence. These pollinators range from honeybees and bumblebees, which many of us are quite familiar with, to more obscure flying insects. Many pollinators build nests out of raw materials found in their immediate environment. And one pollinator, Osmia avosetta, builds flower petal nests – an exquisite combination of form and function.

These Special Solitary Bees Craft Nests From Flower Petals

New York City, NY

A research study conducted by scientists at the American Bird Conservancy, Fordham University, NYC Bird Alliance and Stony Brook University uncovered new evidence that building collisions are killing significantly more birds than previously estimated—well over one billion annually in the United States alone. Previous research estimated between 365 million...

New Study Reports 1 Billion Birds Killed Annually in Building Collisions

Eleven popular avocado oils recently tested have detectable levels of phthalates, according to a new report from Mamavation. Partnering with EHN.org, the environmental wellness blog and community had 11 avocado oils tested by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab and found levels of phthalates ranging from 76 parts per billion to 56,808 ppb. Five of the 11 brands had levels lower than 800 ppb.

Phthalate chemicals found in popular avocado oils

CBS DFW

Buildings are one of the top bird killers in the United States, with more than a billion birds dying after a building crash each year. About 60% of birds brought to wildlife rehabilitators or emergency rooms for animals die while in care of the facility either by succumbing to their injuries or euthanasia, according to a new study released in the Public Library of Science Journal on Wednesday. There has been a widespread bird population decline in North America over the past half-century. The North American bird population is down by nearly 3 billion birds since 1970 according to a Cornell...

More than 1 billion birds die each year after building crashes, study finds

Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - Ghana's cocoa sector faces a long-term threat from worsening swollen shoot disease as recent data indicates the world's second largest grower of the bean is not managing to contain the outbreak, traders and experts said.

Cocoa swollen shoot disease worsening in Ghana, poses long-term threat

The farm's owner says: “We’re quite fortunate that we’ve managed to open.”

Sunflower farm lucky to be in bloom, says farmer

Fruit exist to invite animals to disperse the swallowed seeds. A Kobe University research team found that plants targeting insects rather than birds or mammals for this service are more common than previously thought. These plants produce dust-like seeds and fruit suitable for minute, ground-dwelling animals. Whether it's strawberries, apples...

Plants offer fruit to insects to disperse dust-like seeds, botanist discovers

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

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

A-Z-Animals

The Fallow deer closely resembles the Axis Deer. It is quite challenging to spot the difference between the two unless you have interacted with them well. Fortunately, neither the Fallow deer nor the Axis deer is on the IUCN endangered list where their classification is that of the least concern. In contrast, the Persian Fallow […]

Fallow Deer vs. Axis Deer

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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Nearby rural land may significantly reduce urban temperatures

A recent study finds that rural areas around cities can lower urban temperatures by nearly 33 degrees Fahrenheit, suggesting a new approach to combating urban heat....

Nearby rural land may significantly reduce urban temperatures

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