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The US Army has its eyes on the Arctic and is readying soldiers for the cold, unforgiving wastes that could be their next battlefield
With Russia and China looking to project power in the region, the US Army is pushing its soldiers t…
Chris Panella
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How a Ukrainian salt town was laid to waste in Russia's desperate push for Bakhmut
Leading up to Soledar's fall, Russia believed seizing the town would lead to victory in Bakhmut. Wi…
Erin Snodgrass
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This new type of soap made from common plastic waste could be the latest solution for our plastic problem!
Polyethylene, the most common plastic type that finds application in consumer products such as food…
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COVID-19 medical waste is putting a strain on removal systems. Here are the companies trying to solve the problem.
Throwing away masks leads to risks like potentially contaminating other recyclables, damaging machi…
Erica Sweeney
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COVID-19 vaccines administered globally have produced tonnes of medical waste, almost equivalent to the weight of 800 blue whales
Nearly 87,000 tonnes of personal protective equipment (PPE) was procured between March 2020 and …
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Scientists are racing to explore more of the ocean hoping to discover medical breakthroughs and address the climate crisis
An array of organizations are working to scale marine biodiscovery to discover beneficial traits fr…
Tasmin Lockwood
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'Baby Botox' is a cheaper, chiller version of Botox — but it can be a waste of money for some people
As the name suggests, baby Botox is a smaller and cheaper dose of Botox. A dermatologist says her y…
Julia Pugachevsky
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How the circular economy could solve the smartphone-waste problem — and curb the manufacturing industry's carbon footprint, too
Manufacturing is the third-largest contributor to US greenhouse-gas emissions, accounting for 25% o…
Freya Graham
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Over 5,000 gallons of biological waste removed from illegal California lab that contained bioengineered mice and disease samples including HIV and hepatitis
A Fresno city councilman said at a Monday press conference that "what's happening in Reedley is ver…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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US military barracks are so neglected that troops in one facility are left to clean up 'biological waste that may remain in a barracks room after a suicide,' government report says
Squatters were even found in some barracks, which are so badly maintained they are affecting the me…
Matthew Loh
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A child had to use a bag as a toilet in the aisle after a Delta Air Lines plane was diverted and stuck on the tarmac for 6 hours, leaving lavatories overflowing with waste
A Delta plane was stuck on the tarmac for six hours, leaving passengers without food, water, and ov…
Marielle Descalsota
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COVID-19 pandemic generated more than 8 million tonnes of plastic waste globally, says study
The research, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found th…
PTI
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COVID-19: WBPCB preparing report on bio-medical waste disposal
The apex pollution monitoring body said specificguidelines are required to be followed by all, incl…
PTI
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Dumpster divers are sharing their hauls of everything from Gucci ties to AirPods on TikTok and raising awareness about unnecessary waste
One TikTok creator said she recovered over $1,600 worth of items from a Spirit Halloween dumpster d…
Kieran Press-Reynolds
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Most dietary supplements are a waste of money. Here are the ones to take, and what you should avoid.
Healthy adults should prioritize getting nutrients from their food, as overdosing on supplements ca…
Allana Akhtar
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Broken tech is causing a mounting environmental disaster. It's time for tech companies to give us the right to repair our stuff instead of needing to throw it away.
Companies are making it impossible to fix their devices, so we end up throwing away perfectly good …
Katya Schwenk
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Ellen Pompeo is very ready for 'Grey's Anatomy' to be over. In fact, she's already forging a new path for herself.
"I've been just trying to focus on convincing everybody that it should end," Pompeo told Insider wh…
Esme Mazzeo
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COVID-19: Delhi's bio-medical waste treatment facilities under pressure due to increased load
SMS Water Grace collects COVID bio-medical waste from government hospitals, including LNJP and Safd…
PTI
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The Bahamian prison where Sam Bankman-Fried is headed is notorious for its harsh conditions, with one report detailing inmates removing human waste by bucket and living with rat infestations
Fox Hill, the Bahamas' only prison, is the site of unsanitary conditions, overcrowding, and infesta…
Erin Snodgrass
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India has generated over 18,000 tonnes of COVID-19 waste in just four months — Maharashtra being the biggest contributor
According to the data received from state pollution control boards, since June, all states and …