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France is transforming its oldest nuclear plant into a model for safe decommissioning, turning 43 years of energy history into hope for the future. The 22-year project will safely dismantle Fessenheim while paving the way for next-generation clean energy.
After a century-long cover-up, countries worldwide are finally removing asbestos from buildings and banning its use. The deadly mineral that once seemed miraculous now has a clear path to elimination.
A new free program in North Queensland is making it easy to safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries after fire incidents more than doubled since 2022. The initiative covers everything from electric toothbrushes to e-scooters, protecting communities and waste workers from dangerous fires.
Malawi's Pesticides Control Board is launching nationwide inspections to protect people and the environment from hazardous chemical waste. The move comes after investigators found improperly disposed pesticide containers at a waste site with no tracking system.
After five years of investigation, Canadian researchers have finally provided answers to hundreds of patients worried they had a mysterious brain disease. The good news: thorough medical testing found most patients have diagnosable conditions that doctors can actually treat.