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Experts issue joint warning about major factor contributing to heart attacks: 'The science is settled'

An international group of cardiologists urged action to counter the effects of the changing climate on heart health.
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Study points to alarming reason for spike in whale injuries

New research points to the alarming reason why humpback whales are being seriously injured by fishing equipment off the coast of California.
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Stanford study reveals how 22 million Americans can quickly avoid exposure to air pollution: 'The No. 1 thing they could do'

Induction stoves could help tens of millions of Americans avoid the harmful indoor air pollution generated by using gas stoves.
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Onlooker captures photo while strolling past 'nightmare' yacht owned by wealthy family: 'Like the lair of a Bond villain'

"The life of a Russian billionaire," the original poster said. "Docked at his own private island, Skorpios, Greece." The photo, taken from across the water, showed a huge, multistory yacht next to a ...
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Homeowners dumbstruck after condo board issues $11,000 fine over basic HVAC upgrade: 'I still don't understand how it's legal'

News that a condo board had fined a homeowner a staggering $11,000 for installing a heat pump HVAC has sparked anger and ...
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Whistleblower sounds alarm after uncovering disturbing truth about water supply: 'The results were horrendous'

A former Environment Agency employee called attention to water pollution issues in England and is committed to exposing the disturbing truth and calling for investigations.
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Renters are fighting back after landlords threaten and intimidate their tenants for using AC units: 'I'm really sticking my neck out here'

Summers are heating up, and so is the fight between renters and landlords over AC units. A Canadian resident vented on Reddit about landlords who oppose air conditioning. "Landlords in B.C. warning ...
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Florida relaunches $3,000 'lottery-style' incentive for participants to snag electric bikes: 'Providing residents massive discounts'

In a boost for local commuters and sustainable transportation fans alike, the City of Tampa's Parking Division has announced another round of its much-loved eBike Voucher Program for 2026.
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Italian company announces successful launch of 'world's largest' steam heat pump: '[This] clearly proves the potential of this technology'

Turboden built a custom product for Delfort’s specialty paper plant, which generates heat using compressed steam.
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EV owner shares thorough review after hiring electrician for major garage upgrade: 'Wish everything in my life … was this painless'

One Redditor gave their seal of approval to Qmerit, a company that helps facilitate home charger installations. They walked through their experience in a post in r/BoltEV. "Wish everything in my life, ...
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Homeowners with induction stoves share their candid thoughts after cautious shopper questions upgrade: 'Hype, tripe, or real?'

Induction stoves are widely considered one of the easiest and most affordable ways to avoid the indoor air pollution risks associated with gas ranges.
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Homeowner dismantles major HVAC myth with 'real world experience' during -18 degree cold snap: 'We've had an exceptionally cold winter'

A Reddit user in central Ohio documented a full week of performance in subzero temperatures, and the results could reshape how you think about upgrading your system.