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Don't panic! What the letter about your water & lead pipes really means.

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A US state is sixth in the world for pollution, according to climate scientists

This “represents the single biggest health threat facing humanity,” former Vice President Al Gore said at the conference.
Animals

How bats impact the ecosystem

An expert from the Greensboro Science Center explains.
Environment

Lithium source in Arkansas could meet world demand 'nine times over', study says

A study completed by the USGS found that there are lithium reserves located under southwestern Arkansas that's estimated to between 5 and 19 million tons.
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The world's rivers faced the driest year in three decades in 2023, the UN weather agency says

Part of the reason for the dry spell comes from the fact that glaciers that feed rivers in many countries suffered the largest loss of mass in the last five decades.
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Nibi the 'diva' beaver to stay at rescue center, Massachusetts governor decides

The state issued a permit to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue for Nibi to remain at the rehabilitation facility and serve as an educational animal.
Animals

An extremely tiny snail is no longer 'extinct in the wild,' with help from the Saint Louis Zoo

The small snail is the very first invertebrate species to ever be successfully reintroduced into the wild after going extinct, the University of Cambridge said.
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Another stilt house collapses into the ocean, Outer Banks officials say

Swimmers are warned to avoid the surrounding water as debris is likely present.
Environment

Young climate activists ask US Supreme Court to revive their lawsuit against the government

The landmark case was filed in 2015 by 21 plaintiffs. They said they have a constitutional right to a climate that sustains life.
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Is it worth crying over spilled Cheetos? Absolutely, say rangers at Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Some litter at a national park may seem inconsequential, but for the fragile ecosystem in the caverns, it's a major disruption.
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The Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain

The area south of St. Louis has been hit especially hard, mirroring low-water concerns that began around this same time of year in both 2022 and 2023.
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Wildlife trafficking ring killed at least 118 eagles, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say a Washington state man helped kill at least 118 eagles to sell their feathers and body parts on the black market.