Boaters dumping trash in South Florida's waters? Teens face felony charges
Two teen boaters are facing felony charges for pollution after they were caught on video dumping trash into the Atlantic Ocean during a South Florida boating party.
Two teen boaters are facing felony charges for pollution after they were caught on video dumping trash into the Atlantic Ocean during a South Florida boating party.
Ecology
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Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed lubricant additives that protect both water turbine equipment and the surrounding environment.
Analytical Chemistry
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A groundbreaking study, led by Dr. Mark Wong of The University of Western Australia, has provided the first global picture of insect activity patterns across the fundamental day–night cycle.
Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Environment
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Plants & Animals
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Ecology
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Plants & Animals
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Earth Sciences
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Environment
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