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Researchers in Brazil discovered a way to completely destroy pharmaceutical pollutants in water using high-energy sparks, solving a problem that has stumped environmental scientists for years. The breakthrough could finally clean drugs from rivers and waterways without creating toxic byproducts.
A Florida-based ocean cleanup company just hit a milestone that seemed impossible a decade ago: 50 million pounds of plastic and trash pulled from our waters. The achievement, celebrated with 180 partners in Boca Raton, proves that measurable environmental action works.
Walmart will pay $100 million to delivery drivers who were misled about their earnings and tips. The settlement also requires new protections to ensure gig workers get exactly what they're promised.
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Scientists are using stoneflies and tadpoles to monitor Table Mountain's hidden rivers. The ancient mountain works like a giant sponge, slowly filtering water that feeds Cape Town long after the rain stops.
LaGuardia Airport just unveiled 12 high-speed electric vehicle chargers that can power up cars in just 30 minutes. The station is designed to serve over 100 rideshare drivers daily, making it easier than ever to go electric at one of America's busiest airports.
Electric vehicle drivers in rural Humboldt County are proving the naysayers wrong with real savings and surprising range. The local energy authority just released data showing EVs save drivers up to $1,000 yearly on fuel alone.
Scientists in Illinois created a new water filter that stops both nitrogen and phosphorus pollution from farms, solving a problem that's been poisoning rivers and lakes for decades. After a year of testing, the system worked better than existing methods and could even pay for itself.
A six-year infrastructure project in Maharashtra is 98% complete and will slash commute times by half an hour starting May 1. The Missing Link bypasses a notorious traffic bottleneck that has frustrated drivers for decades.
Colombia's Runt Por Placa system lets anyone check a vehicle's full history, insurance, and fines online in seconds. The digital platform is transforming how millions of Colombians manage their cars and motorcycles without leaving home.
Investment funds are pouring into AI-powered systems that catch plastic waste in Asian rivers before it reaches the ocean. The shift mirrors how renewable energy transformed from charity projects into a trillion-dollar industry.
A young inventor's nonprofit is deploying technology in 30 of the world's most polluting cities to prevent ocean plastic before it starts. Their data shows a small number of rivers cause most ocean pollution, and they're stopping it at the source.
A British self-driving car company just landed $1.2 billion from tech giants and automakers who believe its smarter approach could finally bring autonomous vehicles to everyday drivers. Unlike competitors building expensive custom systems, Wayve created AI that works with any car's existing sensors and chips.
An outback Australian town known for brutal heat and red dust just shattered a nearly century-old rainfall record, filling bone-dry lakes and giving residents their first water security in years. Mount Isa received 318.6mm of rain this February, beating the 1930 record and transforming the desert landscape into flowing rivers.
In Aizawl, drivers follow lanes perfectly, never honk, and respect pedestrians without any heavy policing. Northeast India is quietly showing the rest of the country what civic sense looks like when communities care. #
Researchers accidentally discovered that bed bugs desperately avoid water, opening new doors for better pest control methods. The tiny parasites flee from even the smallest wet surfaces, suggesting water could be their Achilles' heel.
After 40 consecutive days of rain that broke a 67-year record, France finally saw dry skies return this week. Rivers are receding and communities are recovering from what became the wettest February since measurements began.
During China's Spring Festival, bus drivers across the country transformed their routes into theatrical experiences, dressing as historical emperors and literary legends. The creative solution helped struggling transit systems attract riders while celebrating Chinese culture.
The Yangtze River's fish population has tripled just five years into a decade-long fishing moratorium that relocated 200,000 fishermen with full support. The $2.7 billion restoration is reversing 70 years of ecological damage to one of the world's mightiest rivers.
A Tennessee program has provided 77,000 free rides to seniors and people with disabilities since 2009, but now needs to double its volunteer drivers to meet growing demand. The flexible opportunity lets compassionate drivers make a visible difference in their neighbors' lives.
After years of absence, smooth-coated otters have been spotted in Uttarakhand's Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time ever. Their return signals clean rivers and a thriving ecosystem in northern India's forested landscape.
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