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Maine students rebuild dunes washed away by 2024 storms, plant 20,000 grass stalks along the beach
After storms washed away dunes along Maine’s coast in 2024, University of New England students and local volunteers returned to Biddeford Pool in 2026 for a second restoration effort. They planted 20,000 dune-grass stalks across 20,000 square feet, while researchers studied how grass spacing, wind and waves affect dune recovery.
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Iranian woman sentenced to death for filming burning store during January protests
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2,300-acre Napa Ranch bought for $24M after 17-year vineyard battle
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West Texas rancher rejected wind turbines twice; royalties now help keep his family ranch running
A fifth-generation West Texas rancher twice rejected wind turbines on his family property before agreeing to host seven turbines from the Cactus Flats wind project. Since 2019, the regular wind income has helped cover ranching costs, from livestock feed and workers to fences and repairs. The project also helped him invest in a community site…
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In 2021, Amazon shut US rooftop solar after six incidents at 47 sites; audit found 259 issues
Amazon shut down rooftop solar systems at all 47 of its North American sites in 2021 after six facilities reported fires or arc flash incidents. A later audit found one critical and 259 significant issues across its global solar portfolio, including mismatched connectors, improper installation, poor wire management and water intrusion in inverters.
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US mother pleads guilty to killing 11-month-old son to keep him from his father, says it was ‘worth it’
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Iowa plant shreds Wind Turbine blades into fibres and powders for concrete, mortar and asphalt
Regen Fiber has opened a wind turbine blade recycling facility in Fairfax, Iowa, using an all-mechanical process that avoids heat and chemicals. The plant shreds old blades into fibres and additives for use in concrete, mortar and asphalt. It expects to process more than 30,000 tons of blades each year.
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Indian-origin US politician Anand Shah pleads guilty in illegal gambling case; earned $900,000, used it to fund campaign
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In the 1940s, Nevada’s six-week divorce law turned a 1,627-acre ranch into a refuge for women seeking quick divorces; now it is becoming the state’s 28th park
Transforming from a historic divorce haven into a state park, Nevada’s Lower Carson Ranch now spans 1,627 acres alongside the Carson River, preserving crucial wildlife habitats. This transition marks the end of 155 years of private ownership, officially now under Nevada State Parks. While development for future public use is underway and access is limited,…
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Texas WWII veteran’s remarkable century is being celebrated with a heartfelt tribute
Weldon Kenneth Bowen, a centenarian and World War II veteran from Texas, is commemorating his 100th birthday in style. The Texas Veterans Land Board has launched a campaign urging individuals to send 100 birthday cards to this distinguished Marine Corps veteran, who selflessly served during the war’s final months and earned the Good Conduct Medal.…