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Tatiana Schlossberg on the trade-offs and assumptions we're making as we switch over to electric vehicles.

According to a recent report, an estimated 78 percent of microplastics found in the ocean come from synthetic tire rubber, causing a whole host of problems when ingested by marine animals. Over the last couple of years, scientists have identified a chemical called 6PPD-q that is extremely toxic to a number of fish species, as […]

DERRY — The Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner meeting and awards ceremony on Sept. 27 at Birch Wood Vineyards, 199 Rockingham Road.

UBI, or universal basic income, is a form of direct cash assistance to help the most vulnerable get back on their feet. A new study in Denver suggests it works.

UBI, or universal basic income, is a form of direct cash assistance to help the most vulnerable get back on their feet. A new study in Denver suggests it works.

Key Indiana Republicans heard tepid support on Friday for their hopes to cut or scrap the state’s individual income tax. Witnesses instead encouraged greater focus on the property tax system

Key Indiana Republicans at a task force meeting heard tepid support on Friday for their hopes to cut or scrap the state’s individual income tax.

INDIANAPOLIS - Key Indiana Republicans heard tepid support on Friday for their hopes to cut or scrap the state's individual income tax. Witnesses inst...

[img]https://preview.redd.it/5msunmrcby711.jpg?auto=webp&s=09b22358e92c525096087a30704ff7658887e98c[/img] New research efforts are only just beginning to reveal the impact of near-invisible tire and brake dust. A report from the Pew Charitable Trust found that 78 percent of ocean microplastics are from synthetic tire rubber. These toxic particles often end up ingested by marine animals, where they can cause neurological effects, behavioral changes, and abnormal growth.

Volunteer-based organizations like NYC Mesh aim to close the digital divide and build real-life connections.