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Workers in a dark building sort trash from a conveyor belt.

Inside the long war to protect plastic

Pushing plastics

Single-use plastic is clogging oceans and landfills. The industry that makes it has waged a decades-long campaign to keep it on the market.

Clothing on laundry line

Researchers are hoping you’ll cool down with this new smart fabric instead of air conditioning

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Is your BPA-free water bottle as safe as you think it is?

Environment

Is your BPA-free water bottle as safe as you think it is?

Environment
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