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    Pressure-Sensitive Labels Enable Easier Plastic Recycling

    TriplePundit Aug 8, 2025

    Labels may seem like a built-in part of shampoo bottles and condiment jars, but they can cause serious problems for recyclers when they’re left on packaging. Pressure-sensitive labels could help.

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    Wildfire Smoke Is Deadlier Than Death Counts Show, Study Reveals

    Grist Aug 8, 2025

    The official death count from the Palisades and Eaton fires was 30 — the real number may be 15 times higher.

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    Closing the Intention-Action Gap on Climate Philanthropy by Identifying Your Giving Archetype

    Ideas42 Aug 7, 2025

    As we inch closer to Giving Season, our team wondered: Can themed reflection quizzes turn passion into action?

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    Old Photos Are Changing What We Know About Rising Sea Levels

    Futurity Aug 6, 2025

    The discovery of old aerial photos has provided an unparalleled dataset that can improve predictions of sea level rise.

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    Transit Agencies Face Rising Bus Costs and Emissions Trade-Offs

    Smart Cities Dive Aug 5, 2025

    North American bus manufacturer New Flyer reported strong demand for transit buses and a shift away from zero-emission vehicles in its second-quarter earnings call.

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    12 Robotic Startups Shaping a More Inclusive, Sustainable Future

    Causeartist Aug 4, 2025

    Discover innovative robotics startups using AI and automation to transform industries. From healthcare and agriculture to climate tech and accessibility, these innovators are building the future—one robot at a time.

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  • Water and Women Deserve Bold Philanthropic Investment

    Yahoo News Aug 4, 2025

    We’re not short on capital. We’re short on courage and creativity.

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    A Practical Guide to Start Composting in Any Living Situation

    Boston Herald Aug 1, 2025

    Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste. It’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Consumers can curb their environmental impact by composting their organic waste instead.

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    Human Deaths From Extreme Weather Hit Record Low, Even as Climate Disasters Surge

    Vox Aug 1, 2025

    Only 2,200 people died from weather disasters in early 2025 —the lowest ever recorded. How humanity learned to survive climate catastrophes.

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    How To Stay Safe From Wildfire Smoke

    WTOP Aug 1, 2025

    When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it.Fires burning in one……

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    Rebuilding Rural North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

    Brookings Jul 30, 2025

    Matt Calabria shares with Tony Pipa how North Carolina is rebuilding rural communities after Hurricane Helene, and what effective policy looks like.

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    How To Stop Plastic Pollution From Flowing From Rivers to Oceans

    Futurity Jul 29, 2025

    New research reveals the scale of river plastic waste around the world and offers solutions to stop it at the source.

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