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Tech Giants and the Electricity Bill Debate

December 17, 2025

Three senators are digging into whether big tech companies are making regular people pay more for electricity because of their huge data centers. These centers use a lot of power, and the senators want to know if the companies are being fair about the costs. The senators, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Va

health

Staying Safe While Cleaning Up After Floods

December 17, 2025

Floods can be really scary and messy. After the water goes down, it's important to be careful when cleaning up. The health department in Snohomish County has some good advice to keep everyone safe. First, don't go back into your home until officials say it's okay. Look for any damage to the buildin

opinion

Colorado's Gas Heating Dilemma: Who Pays the Price?

December 17, 2025

Colorado's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions is putting a squeeze on homeowners who rely on natural gas for heating. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has set a new target: gas utilities must slash emissions by 41% by 2035. This is a big jump from the previous goal of a 22% reduction

environment

Canada's Green Fund Turns Fines into Fixes

December 16, 2025

Canada's Environmental Damages Fund is celebrating 30 years of turning penalties into positive change. Recently, the government announced a $10. 6 million boost for 23 new projects focused on nature conservation and restoration. This fund, established in 1995, has been using money from environmental

environment

Plastic Pollution: A Problem We Can Solve

December 16, 2025

Plastic pollution is a growing problem. Right now, a garbage truck's worth of plastic is dumped into the environment every second. That's a lot of waste. And it's only going to get worse. By 2040, plastic production is expected to increase by more than 50 percent. But waste management won't keep up.

science

Nevada's Secret Science Hub: 75 Years of Innovation

December 16, 2025

In the heart of the Nevada desert, a massive, highly secured area has been quietly working on some of the most critical scientific and security tasks for the U. S. for the past 75 years. This place, known as the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS), is not just about nuclear tests anymore. It's a h

science

Winter Solstice Science: A Unique Learning Experience

December 16, 2025

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is set to host a special event for the winter solstice. This event will take place at the Sunwheel on December 21. Two sessions are planned: one at sunrise and another at sunset. The goal is to help people understand the science behind the shortest day of the

science

A Cosmic Visitor's Brief Hello

December 15, 2025

A rare guest from another star system is making a quick stop by Earth. This comet, named 3I/Atlas, is on a one-way trip through our solar system. It will be closest to our planet this week, but don't expect a close encounter. It's still very far away, about 167 million miles (269 million kilometers)

health

Mountain Medics: Beyond the Emergency Call

December 15, 2025

In the rugged terrain of western North Carolina, paramedics Evan Carroll and Nicole McKinney are redefining their roles. They're not just emergency responders. They're also healthcare providers who make house calls. This is not a typical 911 service. It's a lifeline for those in remote areas. The a

environment

Young People and Farmers Team Up to Save Soil

December 15, 2025

In Serbia, a unique project is teaching farmers and young people how to take care of the soil. The "Guardians of Soil Health" project, run by the BioSense Institute, is all about learning how to check if the soil is healthy. Participants learn to test things like how much water is in the soil, how a