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$50 million worth of solar panels headed for ‘highly visible’ state lands
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (951+ words) About $50 million worth of solar panels will appear Maryland Department of Transportation parking lots and brownfields in coming years, paid for with money from a state renewable energy fund that has been in the news recently. MDOT has inked a…...
Renovations underway at Warriors’ Path State Park
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (376+ words) KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) " Visitors to Warriors" Path State Park may notice renovations underway on Duck Island, including a new meadow. Warriors" Path State Park Ranger Ethan Sane said park officials discussed adding features to the park to make a difference....
California wants millions of heat pumps. High power bills might get in the way
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (1256+ words) If you're a California homeowner and you've been feeling chilly this winter, there are plenty of reasons to go get a heat pump. An all-electric, energy-efficient alternative to gas-burning furnaces, heat pumps are widely seen as the climate-friendly home heater…...
Wild spaces for butterflies to be created in Glasgow
9+ hour, 41+ min ago (557+ words) Dozens of new wild spaces are set to be created to attract butterflies, moths, and other wildlife across Glasgow. Working with Glasgow City Council, the Butterfly Conservation charity hopes to open 40 habitats for wildlife during the two-year project. Their aim…...
The Largest Scorpion on Earth Grows Nearly 9 Inches Long … and It’s Surprisingly Docile
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (1729+ words) The giant forest scorpion (Gigantometrus swammerdami) is the largest scorpion species in the world, reaching up to 9 inches long. Despite its intimidating size and powerful pincers, its venom is relatively mild, and it is considered one of the more docile…...
Liberia's largest gold miner spilled dangerous chemicals, records show
10+ hour, 49+ min ago (84+ words) For generations, families in Jikandor village fished and drank water from a river that runs through Liberia's dense rainforest. Now, toxic pollution is forcing them to leave, according to residents. Villagers blame Bea Mountain Mining Corporation, Liberia's largest gold miner....
Snowball Earth's liquid seas dipped way below freezing
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (365+ words) This article was originally published at Eos. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. In Nature Communications, researchers reported the first measured sea temperature from a snowball Earth episode: "15C " 7C. If this figure holds up, it…...
Decatur celebrates Arbor Day with native seedling giveaway
11+ hour, 53+ min ago (122+ words) The City of Decatur is celebrating Georgia Arbor Day today, March 1, 2026, with a native tree and shrub seedling giveaway at The Wylde Center. Held during the annual Seed and Scion Exchange, the event features a tree care class and a…...
You'll Want To Replace This Type Of Coffee Maker In 2026 – Here's Why
11+ hour, 58+ min ago (674+ words) Americans love their morning cup of coffee, but once you realize how it could be harming your health, you'll want to find a new way to brew it. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In 2026, plastic,…...
A polar plunge with no ice
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (36+ words) Instead people cannonballed and belly flopped into 43 degree water, raising funds for Active4all's INSPIRE program in Evergreen. Instead people cannonballed and belly flopped into 43 degree water, raising funds for Active4all's INSPIRE program in Evergreen....