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Facebook Rolls Out Pop-Up Windows For Vaccine Information

Facebook will take a stand against the dangerous practice of spreading misinformation about vaccines. The social media behemoth, which has served as an online meeting spot for spreading memes of...

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21 Million Americans Are Relying on Unsafe Drinking Water, Here's What We Can...

Since the Flint drinking water crisis erupted five years ago, Americans have realized that many cities and towns struggle to ensure safe water. Currently residents of Newark, New Jersey are drinking...

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After a Quiet Summer, 'Dangerous' California Wildfire Burns Equivalent of 753...

A fast moving wildfire burned through 753 football fields worth of Southern California in just five hours Wednesday, CNN reported.The Tenaja Fire jumped from 25 acres when it was first reported...

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As Dorian Lashes the Carolinas, the Bahamas Grapple With ‘Unimaginable’ Losses

Hurricane Dorian lashed the Carolinas with wind, flooding and tornadoes Thursday, as the storm's death toll in the Bahamas rose to 30, The Washington Post reported.The storm, downgraded to a Category...

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Why the CEO of Whole Foods Doesn’t Think Much of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

By Elizabeth PrattThe chief executive officer of Whole Foods says many plant-based meat alternatives aren't as healthy as some people think.Nutrition experts agree, noting that some plant-based meats...

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India Set to Ban 6 Single-Use Plastics on Gandhi's Birthday

The government of India is set to impose a nationwide ban on plastic bags, cups and straws on October 2, officials announced, in its most sweeping measure yet to eradicate single-use plastics from...

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12 Tons of Raw Beef Recalled, 'Unfit for Human Consumption'

Meat-eaters put a lot of faith in USDA inspection facilities, which are often overwhelmed by an endless flow of animals ready for slaughter to meet our seemingly endless demand for meat.Cutting back...

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All Soda, Sugary or Diet, Linked to Early Death in New Study

Cutting soft drinks from your diet — even if they're artificially sweetened — might be one of the simplest ways to boost your health and longevity, according to a new study published this week.The...

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This Ingredient May Be Responsible for Marijuana Vaping Lung Disease Outbreak

It's still unknown exactly what is causing the epidemic of lung-illness from vaping that has afflicted at least 215 people in 25 states and killed two people, according to the FDA, but investigators...

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September’s Best Environmental Books: The Green New Deal, Vanishing Species...

By John R. Platt September has arrived, summer vacation season is over and it's time to get stuff done — not just for the month ahead but for the future of the planet.With that in mind, this month...

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$20 Billion Fund in Denmark Divests From 10 Major Oil Companies, Citing 'Poor...

A Danish pension fund has said it would sell its stake in major oil companies as their business models are incompatible with the goals set out in the Paris climate agreement.MP Pension, a $20 billion...

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Can We Work Less and Save the Planet, Too?

By Todd MillerIn 2008, performance artist Pilvi Takala took her seat as a new employee at the company Deloitte, a global consulting firm, and began to stare into space. When asked by other employees...

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9 Teas to Soothe an Upset Stomach

By Rachael Link, MS, RDWhen your stomach is upset, sipping on a hot cup of tea is a simple way to ease your symptoms.Still, the type of tea may make a big difference.In fact, certain varieties have...

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Why the UK Is Wary of American 'Chlorinated Chicken'

By Dan NosowitzA hot-button issue in the UK focuses on something most Americans don't even know about: a particular method of disinfecting raw poultry.In the UK, "chlorine-washed chicken" has become a...

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U.S. Beekeepers File Suit Against Trump EPA Charging 'Illegal' Approval of...

By Jon QueallyA group of beekeepers joined forces on Friday against Trump's U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by filing a lawsuit over the agency's move to put a powerful insecticide — one...

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Coffee vs. Tea: Is One Healthier Than the Other?

By Ariane Lang, BSc, MBACoffee and tea are among the world's most popular beverages, with black tea being the most sought-after variety of the later, accounting for 78% of all tea production and...

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Seaweed Farming Could Help Battle Climate Change

By Alex RobinsonSeaweed. It's the bane of swimmers, and can ruin a nice day at the beach. But harvesting the aquatic plant could play a role in mitigating the effects of climate change.A new study...

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It Ain’t Easy Selling Green

By Marlene CimonsWhen Morgan Poor gave birth to her son, she and her husband shopped around for the perfect diaper, hoping to find one that was both effective and environmentally friendly. They tried...

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Is a Grain-Free Diet Healthy? Everything You Need to Know

By Alina Petre, MS, RDGrains are a staple in most traditional diets, but a growing number of people are cutting out this food group.Some do so due to allergies or intolerances, while others opt for a...

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7 Amazon Rainforest Countries Sign Pact to Come Together in Response to...

Seven Amazon countries signed a pact Friday to protect the world's largest tropical rainforest in response to the record-breaking number of wildfires that have blazed through the Amazon rainforest...

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