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Farmers devastated by staggering decline of key crop: 'Dropped by half'

Olive farmers in Syria are facing one of their worst harvest seasons ever, with changing weather patterns and the prolonged ...
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Experts issue warning as harmful creatures spread into new territory: 'Prevention is better than cure any day'

Feral pigs in Australia are wreaking havoc on ancient bunya trees, spreading a harmful mold and threatening important forest ...
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University unveils first-of-its-kind project that could revolutionize US farming: 'Pioneering the future'

One college is launching a novel training site to teach students about agrivoltaics — an innovative combo of solar panels and ...
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US company launches joint venture that could unlock limitless energy source: 'We're building critical infrastructure'

A new international partnership between a U.S. fusion company and the United Kingdom's national fusion lab could help bring ...
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Homeowner distressed after finding alarming issue spreading from neighbor's yard: 'You need to kill it off as soon as possible'

One worried homeowner consulted Reddit after discovering an unexpected, fast-moving invader creeping in from next door: ...
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Funeral home employees stunned by unusual guest wandering into parking lot: 'She honestly seemed grateful to have been found'

Employees at a Michigan funeral home were shocked to discover a young beaver resting in the business's parking lot. As The ...
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Homeowner shares stunning before-and-after images after ditching traditional grass lawn: 'Looks fantastic'

One Redditor gained a lot of attention online after sharing photos of their year-long yard transformation, adding that they ...
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Gardener shares clever hack using old toilet paper tubes: 'I have a ton of these'

One TikTok user shared an ingenious method of repurposing toilet paper tubes to help sweet pea seedlings develop their roots.
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Experts thrilled after spotting rare creature in unexpected location: 'A sign of hope'

The black-and-chestnut eagle is "not just a scientific record, it is a sign of hope," according to Carlos Costa, executive ...
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Startup develops game-changing solution for major problem with common waste: 'I thought it was too good to be true'

A new startup is revolutionizing how textile and plastic waste are recycled, cutting costs and improving efficiency.
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Community members fight back against controversial luxury project: 'Fails to fully mitigate potential harms'

A controversial luxury development proposal is making its way through rounds of countywide review in Riverside, California.
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Homeowner looks for loopholes in frustrating HOA restriction: 'Where there's a will, there's a way'

HOAs have certainly gained a reputation for restricting what homeowners can do on their own properties. Organizations across ...