Airplanes shooting lasers sounds sci-fi, but in Colorado, it's just science
Laser technology is being used to more accurately measure mountain snowpack — crucial information for farmers and water managers in drought-stricken areas like the Colorado River Basin.
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Saturday, July 2, 2022
NPR News: Minnesota lawmakers voted to legalize THC edibles. Some did it accidentally
Minnesota lawmakers voted to legalize THC edibles. Some did it accidentally
After Minnesota lawmakers approved a measure to legalize the sale of certain types of THC edibles, at least one Republican said he didn't realize what he was approving.
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After Minnesota lawmakers approved a measure to legalize the sale of certain types of THC edibles, at least one Republican said he didn't realize what he was approving.
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NPR News: She tried to avoid plastic while grocery shopping for a week. Here's how it went
She tried to avoid plastic while grocery shopping for a week. Here's how it went
Worried about the proliferation of plastic trash in the environment and her own body, a journalist tried to shop plastic-free for 7 days. She found plastic in a lot of sneaky and surprising places.
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Worried about the proliferation of plastic trash in the environment and her own body, a journalist tried to shop plastic-free for 7 days. She found plastic in a lot of sneaky and surprising places.
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NPR News: A Biden administration offshore drilling proposal would allow up to 11 sales
A Biden administration offshore drilling proposal would allow up to 11 sales
The proposal brought immediate backlash from environmentalists who accused Biden of betraying the climate cause, while oil industry officials said it would do little to counter high energy prices.
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The proposal brought immediate backlash from environmentalists who accused Biden of betraying the climate cause, while oil industry officials said it would do little to counter high energy prices.
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Friday, July 1, 2022
NPR News: The EPA prepares for its 'counterpunch' after the Supreme Court ruling
The EPA prepares for its 'counterpunch' after the Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court's ruling that curbs the power of the EPA will slow its ability to respond to the climate crisis, but "does not take the EPA out of the game," according to its administrator.
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The Supreme Court's ruling that curbs the power of the EPA will slow its ability to respond to the climate crisis, but "does not take the EPA out of the game," according to its administrator.
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NPR News: India begins to ban single-use plastics including cups and straws
India begins to ban single-use plastics including cups and straws
Other items like water or soda bottles or snack bags aren't banned yet. But the government has set targets for manufacturers to be responsible for recycling or disposing of them after their use.
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Other items like water or soda bottles or snack bags aren't banned yet. But the government has set targets for manufacturers to be responsible for recycling or disposing of them after their use.
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NPR News: Underwater noise pollution is disturbing ocean life, researchers say
Underwater noise pollution is disturbing ocean life, researchers say
Whales, seals and other marine mammals need their keen hearing for communication and for finding food. But it's being damaged by a range of constant sounds. Ship engines and oil drilling for example.
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Whales, seals and other marine mammals need their keen hearing for communication and for finding food. But it's being damaged by a range of constant sounds. Ship engines and oil drilling for example.
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