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Protecting Iceland's towns from lava flows—with dirt
It had been dormant for 800 years, but in March 2021, the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland came to life. While the eruption ...
A glimpse of chocolate heaven inside McVities Stockport
There’s the Kelloggs factory in Trafford Park, emanating its breakfast-y goodness over Barton Road and beyond. There’s the ...
Season in Review: Tons of sand added to Palm Beach coastline, but there were challenges
During the 2024-25 season, Palm Beach added over a million cubic yards of sand to its coastline but was faced with hurdles ...
Gravel pits: Not attractive, but you need them
Snider said he found the problem with regulatory oversight of gravel pit operations is inconsistency. On one hand, there is ...
Concerns linger about toxic materials from Palisades Fire found in sand at local beaches
As summer approaches and beachgoers flock to the coast, environmental groups are warning that the sand at many of Los Angeles’ most popular beaches may not be safe. After the Palisades Fire burned ...
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Bio-concrete from urine: Researchers develop sustainable building material
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have used microbial processes to produce environmentally friendly bio-concrete ...
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Sand, sandbags available for Grant Parish residents after 4 inches of rain predicted
The Grant Parish Sheriff's Office issued a news release that stated the National Weather Service predicted up to 4 inches of rain. Six inches could fall in some areas. It's possible that winds ...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy UW campus building, demand divestment from Boeing
SEATTLE — Pro-Palestinian students at the University of Washington occupied the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building Monday evening, renaming it the Shaban al-Dalou Building, in protest ...