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50 of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time

Smart home facial recognition: How it works and what to know

A surveillance video doorbell on a modern house's door.

Atlanta is embracing a cheap, effective way to beat urban heat: ‘cool roofs’

Karim Peoples help to make preparations to make it a cool roof in Baltimore.

Nearly $1 billion awarded to family for mishandled birth in ‘dangerous’ Utah hospital

From left, Anyssa Zancanella, Azaylee Zancanella-McMicheal, and Danniel McMicheal stand in front of the Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025.

How to find an email address by phone number (and other data hacks)

Person using a keyboard illustrated with data search technology graphics.

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5 common recyclable materials for greener building

Debris from destruction of a building in a yellow container on a work site.

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How long do electric car batteries last, and can they eventually be repurposed and given a second life?

Lithium-ion High-voltage Battery Component for Electric Vehicle or Hybrid Car. Battery Module for Automotive Industry on Production Line. High Capacity Battery Production inside a Factory.

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Landfills in Washington and Oregon leaked 'explosive' levels of methane last year

The King County Cedar Hills Regional Landfill near Seattle, where three readings during an EPA inspection showed methane concentrations above federal limits.

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The Texas shrimper holding industrial polluters accountable

Diane Wilson stands in front of a bay in Texas

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Cranberry growers are bringing wetlands back from the dead

The eco preservation of Eel River, Massachusetts

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In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they're uninsurable

Flames come close to houses during the Blue Ridge Fire on October 27, 2020 in Chino Hills, California.

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Concrete is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions: New technologies could change that

Close-up of concrete mixer truck pouring concrete into large basin.

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10 ways cities are going green

Electric car on charging spot in front of office buildings.

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How sustainability has reached the forefront for consumer products

Close up of hand holding a tag that says Made By 100% Recycling Materials attached to a product.

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How sea levels in 40 cities will change by 2050

City skyline dots cloudy sky over flooded sea.