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As new farm bill gets drafted, some hope for changes to support sustainable farming

As new farm bill gets drafted, some hope for changes to support sustainable farming

Congress is due to pass a new farm bill this year. While it’s still yet to be written, some say the bill needs to bring changes to conservation programs and crop insurance to help farmers become more resilient to climate change.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Customs agents seize box of giraffe poop at Minneapolis airport

Customs agents seize box of giraffe poop at Minneapolis airport

An Iowa woman who makes jewelry out of animal droppings tried to bring giraffe feces back from an African safari. It was destroyed after being intercepted during a customs check at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
by Brian Bakst

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Biden's dog Commander has left the White House

Biden's dog Commander has left the White House

The Bidens are trying to “work through solutions,” a spokesperson said, after Commander bit a series of Secret Service agents. In the meantime, the German shepherd is staying somewhere else.
by Tamara Keith

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New technology uses good old-fashioned wind to power giant cargo vessels

New technology uses good old-fashioned wind to power giant cargo vessels

Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.
by Scott Neuman

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6 big purchases that can save energy, money at home

6 big purchases that can save energy, money at home

To live a more climate friendly life, invest in home appliances and vehicles that run on electricity, not fossil fuels, say sustainability experts. Here are a few energy-saving solutions to consider.
by Jeff Brady

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