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Company unveils groundbreaking tech that could make drinking water safer for millions: 'Helps set a new benchmark'

A new Nephros PFAS filter helps ensure access to safe drinking water, especially for high-demand environments such as ...
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Homeowner lands in hot water after sneaking major house upgrade past HOA: '[The] HOA is power tripping'

One Florida homeowner's decision to skip his HOA's approval process for installing solar panels caused quite a kerfuffle.
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Utility company makes surprising move to give customers $1,000 rebates for e-bikes — here's who qualifies

The Pasadena Water & Power Department is providing up to $1,000 in rebates to ratepayers who buy a new, qualifying electric ...
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Nonprofit builds groundbreaking homes with revolutionary feature that keeps energy bills low: 'A fraction of the cost'

A new Habitat for Humanity effort in the Whisper Valley development in Texas is bringing affordable geothermal energy to ...
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Researchers make crucial breakthrough using space-based AI: 'This is a major step forward'

Researchers are using an AI algorithm to fuse satellite images for high-precision oil spill detection from above.
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Chinese automaker unveils next-gen EV with impressive features: 'This looks futuristic'

Elliot Richards of the Everything Electric Cars channel on YouTube (@fullychargedshow) recently took an updated Chinese ...
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Vatican unveils plans for major upgrades: 'Modern technology'

Vatican City is one of the eight countries worldwide that have fully transitioned to renewable energy sources.
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'Savvy homeowner' shares his ultimate guide to buying the best cold-weather HVAC: 'The guide I wish I'd had'

Homeowner Peter Ehrlich created a guide for cold-weather heat pumps on the Zero Percent Club and shared the guide on Reddit.
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Photographer stunned after 'bright pink' bird makes rare appearance after storm: 'You just never know ... what the day will bring'

A roseate spoonbill showed up in Marshfield, Massachusetts, becoming just the second member of its species recorded in the ...
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Researchers raise red flags after series of concerning incidents involving whales: 'The outlook is grim for many'

Researchers have observed an increase in the number of whale entanglements in Australian waters. Fishing gear and shark nets ...
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Officers release photo after uncovering horrifying scene near private property: 'It's disgusting'

Someone left 142 bird carcasses at a property close to Patience Lake. Officials are hoping a $2,000 reward will help them ...
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Study finds over-reliance on this energy source could lead to a 22% increase in consumer utility bills: 'Costs will blow out to over $115 billion'

If countries aren't quicker to adopt renewable energy, a new study from Australia's Nexa Advisory finds, they'll have to turn ...