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poll

What Americans really want from food and health policies

June 23, 2026

A recent survey shows that Americans care more about keeping food safe than about making it cheaper. Most voters—58%—chose public health over lower prices by a 16-point margin. This preference appears across all political groups, with 57% of Democrats, 58% of Republicans, and 62% of independents sup

opinion

Dangerous Fire at Local Trash Plant Calls for Closure

June 22, 2026

The trash plant across the Penobscot River in Hampden has burned twice in two years, raising serious concerns about safety and health. The facility, once called PERC and now the Eagle Point Energy Center, has been a source of noise, odor, and bright lights for over two decades. When the plant

environment

Garden Allies: Why Yellowjackets Deserve a Second Look

June 22, 2026

Every summer, gardens across Alaska burst with color and life. Many gardeners focus on the bright blooms and sweet scents, but some overlook the tiny visitors that make it all possible. Among them are yellowjackets—often misunderstood wasps that many swat away without thinking. Yet these insects do

politics

Brazil's Lula Still Leads in Polls as October Vote Nears

June 21, 2026

Brazil's current president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, continues to hold a solid advantage in polling ahead of the October presidential election, according to the latest survey from Datafolha. The left-leaning leader, representing the Workers' Party, now stands at 41% in the first-round race, while

environment

Heavy Metals in Lingdingyang Sediments: Where Pollution Lives and How It Affects Us

June 19, 2026

The study looked at 132 samples of the top layer of sea mud near Lingdingyang, a busy industrial spot in China’s Greater Bay Area. It measured seven heavy metals: copper, zinc, lead, chromium, cadmium, mercury and arsenic. Researchers used a mild acid test to find out how much of each metal co

environment

Help for homeowners to fix failing septic systems in Maryland

June 19, 2026

Maryland just got a big cash boost to tackle a smelly but serious problem: old, broken septic tanks leaking pollution into nearby waters. The state landed $15 million to help homeowners swap out failing systems for cleaner, modern ones near the Chesapeake and Atlantic coastal bays. Repairing a sept

environment

The Chesapeake Bay: What it's really saying, and why we're not listening

June 19, 2026

The Chesapeake Bay isn’t just a body of water—it’s a living system screaming for help. Yet for years, the message has been ignored or misinterpreted. Most people focus on warming waters as the main villain, but the bay’s real enemies are the invisible ones: excess nutrients and sediment pouring in f

technology

The Quiet Power of AI: A New Look at the Cost Behind the Cloud

June 17, 2026

Artificial intelligence has grown into a massive industry, but its real price tag is often hidden behind shiny headlines. The hidden cost shows up in a way that many people can feel but not see: the constant hum of data centers. These facilities use huge amounts of electricity to keep servers

environment

Alaska's Pollock Fishing: How Gear Works and Why Sustainability Matters

June 17, 2026

Pollock fishing in Alaska relies on trawl gear, but contrary to claims, this method doesn't destroy ocean floors. Most fishing happens on sandy or muddy seabeds in the Bering Sea, where pollock gather. The gear used is designed to follow fish schools at different depths, not to scrape the seafloor c

science

How tiny ocean algae fight back against pollution

June 17, 2026

Tiny algae called Alexandrium pacificum have a secret weapon against water pollution. Scientists found a special gene in these algae that helps them survive when harmful chemicals enter their environment. This gene, named Gtt2, acts like a cleanup crew inside the algae cells. When toxic substances l